OSHA requires Fire-Resistant Clothing for Most Oil and Gas Well Drilling Servicing...

OSHA regulation 1910.132(a) requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which can include Fire-Resistant Clothing (FRC).  OSHA issued an interpretation on March 19, 2010, which defines the requirements for oil/gas production, drilling, and well servicing operations.

In summary FRC’s are required for drilling in active hydrocarbon zones; however, they are “usually not needed during rig-up and normal drilling…”  FRC’s are required “during well servicing or work-over operations…”  The interpretation should be referenced for more detail.

In general, the industry is aware of the requirement for FRC’s as evidenced by the following references:

To see the list of items visit the below link...
SEAL Consultant No. 2 - October - November - December 2011

If you need more information, contact or email Frank Johnson, CSP, P.E. at 800-624-0905.