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FEATURE
MAY 2014
360

DRESS FOR (safety) SUCCESS

A workplace wardrobe malfunction could have serious safety implications. 360 went to the experts in

Environment, Health & Safety to get the inside scoop on what to wear – and not wear – in the ield.

Here are a few reminders about sites have relective striping on the front and back which helps

apparel for those of us who work in a make you more visible in low light areas. And speaking of visibility,
did you know that orange coveralls are standard apparel in our
non-ofice environment.
East Coast offshore operations? The orange is easier to see against
the background of the blue ocean.
Do.wear natural ibres such as cotton or wool underneath

your coveralls or safety equipment. Materials like Lycra or polyester
Don’t.wear any earrings, rings, bracelets or other jewelry as they
may melt and adhere to your skin if there
could get caught in equipment.
is a ire.
Do. select the correct glove for the
Don’t.wear hoodies that have
task and environment. Never rely solely
drawstrings as the strings could get on gloves for protection. In some
caught in equipment.* Also, the hood
situations gloves may introduce an
should be worn over top of your safety
helmet. Be sure the hood does not
additional hazard.

impair your peripheral vision by extending Don’t.wear an underwire bra. The wire

past your face. An alternative is the
absorbs heat and can cause severe
ire-retardant balaclava. And remember, all clothing should damage for women if there is a ire.

be ire retardant.
Do.check your protective ear muffs
Do.keep your hair short, covered or in a ponytail so it doesn’t regularly for cracking, breaking and

get caught by machinery or equipment.
stretching. A damaged pair of ear muffs

Don’t.allow more than a day of facial hair growth if you work in will not provide the needed protection
and can expose you to more noise in
a role that requires you to wear a respiratory mask. Facial hair
your work area.
growth can limit the effectiveness of this protection.
*Some Suncor sites do not allow hoodies.
Do.wear our standard coveralls. Each site has selected coveralls Please check with your local EH&S representative if you are unsure.

that are appropriate for the identiied hazards. For example, most

Questions?
For more information regarding personal protective equipment and other safety requirements
speciic to your area, please contact your local EH&S representative.