SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL REFINING & PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY

Issuer: PMT
May 2012
Rev: 0B
Safety Coveralls JERMS-B-2101

JERMS-B-2101
Safety Coveralls

This Specification together with the Purchase Order covers the minimum requirements for
men's safety coveralls used to provide personal protection against burns from flash fires and
electrical flashovers.

This document is the property of SATORP and shall not be reproduced in any form. Copies provided by SATORP shall only be
disclosed or provided to third parties insofar as relevant for the operations of SATORP and the information provided in this
document shall be used for no other purpose than these operations.
The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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 SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL REFINING & PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY
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Name and Signature

Rev Date Description Prepared by Approved by Authorized by

N. Mosson, STC D. Grunemwald

0B 21-May-2012 Issued for Release 5A. F. Lacanlale
F. Silva, Eng. Mgr. Project Director

New Template & Brief

N. Mosson, STC D. Grunemwald
0A 14-Feb-2012 Scope added on the cover F. Lacanlale
F. Silva, Eng. Mgr. Project Director
page.

N. Mosson, STC D. Grunemwald

0 28-Apr-2008 Issued for bid packages. F. Menci
F. Silva, Eng. Mgr. Project Director

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Revision Tracking

Revision Revision Date Scope of Revision

0B 21 May 2012 Issued for Release 5A.

0A 14 February 2012 New Template & Brief Scope added on the cover page.

0 28 April 2008 Issued for bid packages.

02 31 March 2008 Issued for bid packages for review.

01 01 August 2007 The first official JERMS-B-2101 is issued.

First draft issued is based on Saudi Aramco 21-SAMSS-001 “Safety

00 21 February 2007 Coveralls” issue date 30 June, 2003. Document was modified to
incorporate amendments and modifications.

This document is the property of SATORP and shall not be reproduced in any form. Copies provided by SATORP shall only be
disclosed or provided to third parties insofar as relevant for the operations of SATORP and the information provided in this
document shall be used for no other purpose than these operations.
The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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Table of Contents

Section Contents Page

1 Scope 5

2 Conflicts, Deviations and Clarifications 5

3 References 5

4 Definitions 6

5 Material and Manufacturing Requirements 6

6 Labeling 10

7 Packaging 11

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The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
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1 Scope
This Specification together with the Purchase Order covers the minimum
requirements for men's safety coveralls used to provide personal protection against
burns from flash fires and electrical flashovers. Coveralls to this Specification are
stocked by size under JERMS stock numbers 21-418-500, 21-418-501, 21-418-502
and 21-418-503.
2 Conflicts, Deviations and Clarifications
2.1 Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Company Engineering
Standards (JERES), Material Specifications (JERMS), Standard Drawings
(JERSD), Engineering Procedures (JEREP), Company Forms or Industry
standards, specifications, Codes and forms shall be brought to the attention of
Company Representative by the Contractor for resolution.
Until the resolution is officially made by the Company Representative, the most
stringent requirement shall govern.
2.2 Where a licensor specification is more stringent than those of this standard, the
Licensor’s specific requirement shall apply.
2.3 Where applicable Codes or Standards are not called by this standard or its
requirements are not clear, it shall be brought to attention of Company
Representative by Contractor for resolution.
2.4 Direct all requests for deviations or clarifications in writing to the Company or its
Representative who shall follow internal Company procedure and provide final
resolution.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction,
maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall
comply with the latest edition of the references listed below as of the CUT-OFF
DATE as specified in the Contract unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Company References
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
AATCC 88B Test Method for Appearance of Seams in Durable Press
Items After Repeated Home Laundering
AATCC 96 Test Method for Dimensional Changes in Laundering of
Woven and Knitted Fabrics Except Wool
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The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM D1683 Standard Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven
Fabric
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting
3.3 U.S. Government Standards
Federal Standard
FED STD 751a Stitches, Seams and Stitchings
MIL-T-43636B Thread, Aramid
MIL-F-21840F Fastener Tapes, Hook and Pile, Synthetic
Federal Test Method Standard 191A for Textiles; Method 5903, Flame Resistance
of Cloth, Vertical
Federal Test Method Standard 191A for Textiles, Method 5100, Strength and
Elongation; Breaking of Woven Cloth, Grab Method
Federal Test Method Standard 191A for Textiles; Method 5132, Strength of Cloth;
Tearing, Falling - Pendulum Method
4 Definitions
4.1 Definitions presented in this Standard and other SATORP documents have
precedence over other definitions. Conflicts between various definitions shall be
brought to the attention of Company Representative by the Contractor for
resolution.
Company: SATORP (formerly Jubail Export Refinery - JER)
Company Representative: A designated person from the Company or an
assigned third party representative.
Company Inspector: A designated person or an agency responsible for
conducting inspection activities on behalf of the Company.
4.2 List of Definitions
Purposely left blank.
5 Material and Manufacturing Requirements
5.1 No Metal Parts
Metal parts shall not be used to reduce the chances of electricity being conducted to
the coveralls during an electrical flashover.
This document is the property of SATORP and shall not be reproduced in any form. Copies provided by SATORP shall only be
disclosed or provided to third parties insofar as relevant for the operations of SATORP and the information provided in this
document shall be used for no other purpose than these operations.
The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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5.2 Fabric
− All fabric shall be Du Pont Nomex III aramid (hereinafter called Nomex III).
− The color shall be the natural Nomex III color as white as normally available
to reduce the absorption of flame, solar, and electrical flashover radiation.
− The base fabric shall have the following additional characteristics:
− Plain weave with at least 18 yarns (ends or picks) per centimeter (46 per inch)
in the warp and filling (weft) directions.
− Finished for moisture absorption (Wickwell finish by Southern Mills of
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., or equivalent).
− Mass of 152.6 grams per square meter (4.5 ounces per square yard),
nominally.
− Breaking and tearing strengths as follows when tested per U.S. Federal
Standard 191A, Methods 5100 and 5132.
− Permanently pressed prior to sewing in accordance with Du Pont's
recommendations of pressing with an electric press at 190°C followed by
autoclaving for 15 minutes at 207 kPa (30 psig).
− Dimensional changes not to exceed 3% (shrinkage or gain) in any direction
when tested per AATCC 96, Test III (washing at 60 to 65°C) - E (tumble
dry).
Fabric with the above specifications is available from the Southern Mills of
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
5.3 Thread
Sewing thread shall be Nomex III conforming to MIL-T-43636B in a color to
match the base fabric as close as reasonable.

Table 1 – Breaking and Tearing Strength

Breaking Strength Tearing Strength

Minimum Minimum
Newtons Pounds Newtons Pounds
Warp 560 126 142 32
Willing (Weft) 507 114 133 30

5.4 Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings

Stitch, seam and stitching types shall conform to FED STD 751a and the following:
− Where stitch type 401 (double locked stitch) is used, the looper (the under
thread) shall be on the inside of the coveralls.
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site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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− There shall be a minimum of 10 stitches per inch and a maximum of 12

stitches per inch for all stitch types.
− Thread tension shall be maintained during sewing to prevent excessively tight
or loose stitching.
− The appearance of all seams after repeated home laundering shall meet the
requirements of AATCC 88B, Class 5 (highest class quality).
− All bartacks shall contain at least 28 stitches.
− All seams on pockets shall be of the three-thread overlock type, turned and
finished with stitch type 301 (lockstitch).
− Seam allowances shall be maintained so that there are no raw edges, runoffs,
twists, pleats or open seams. Top or edge stitching shall be 1.6 mm to 3.2
mm from the edge, and all double needle stitching shall be 6.35 mm gauge
with the row of stitching next to the folded edge not more than 1.6 mm from
the edge.
− The ends of all seams and stitchings when not caught in other seams or
stitchings shall be backtacked not less than 12.7 mm.
5.5 Flammability Resistance
The finished coverall shall meet the flammability resistance requirements of NFPA
1971. That is, the average char length shall not be more than 101.6 mm, the
average after flame shall not be more than 2.0 seconds, and the fabric shall not
melt or drip when tested in accordance with Method 5903, Flame Resistance of
Cloth, Vertical, of Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Textile Test Methods.
The flammability resistance shall not be affected by repeated home laundering.
5.6 Seam Strength
All seams shall possess a breaking strength of not less than 80% of the fabric
strength when tested in accordance with ASTM D1683, with the machine operated
at a rate of 304.8 mm/min.
5.7 Front Fastener
A hook and pile (Velcro) fastener at least 25.4 mm wide shall be provided on the
front of the coverall from the crotch to the neck. The fastener shall be per MIL-F-
21840F and shall be a non-melting aramid meeting the flammability resistance
requirements of this Specification.
5.8 Sleeves and Cuffs

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site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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Long sleeves with plain cuffs shall be provided. The cuff shall be no larger than
necessary to permit passage of a man's hand. The cuffs shall be set with Type 401
(double locked stitch) stitches.
5.9 Back Pleats
Two back pleats at least 38.1 mm wide from the shoulder to the waist shall be
provided. All corners of the back pleats shall be bartacked.
5.10 Pockets
The pocket fabric shall be of a weight at least equal to that of the base fabric.
Pocket bags shall be first reinforced and double sewn with a French seam overlock
stitch and then turned and single needle lock stitched.
All pockets shall be double needle stitched and shall be set with a double needle
lock stitch type 401. All corners and openings shall be bartacked.
Two patch type, left and right, breast pockets shall be provided. The pocket
openings shall be at least 127 mm wide; the depth at the sides shall be at least 140
mm; and the depth at the center shall be at least 165 mm. The left pocket opening
shall be sewn vertically to provide a pencil holder.
Two front pockets shall be provided. The pocket openings shall be at least 178
mm; the protrusion inward shall be at least 76 mm; and the depth shall be at least
305 mm measured from the waist. The lower 64 mm of the pocket bags at least
shall be reinforced with double thickness fabric.
Other pockets shall not be provided.
5.11 Collar
The collar shall be of the French type with at least 76 mm points, a pellon
(stiffening material under the collar), and double needle top stitching.
5.12 Seat Seam
The seat seam, which joins the left and right sides of the coveralls, shall be double
sewn with two needles sewing stitch type 401 (double locked).
5.13 Crotch Reinforcement
The crotch intersection shall be reinforced with bartacks and two layers of the base
fabric.
5.14 Legs
The legs shall be fully cut for ease of movement and shall be assembled using
stitch type 515 (four thread safety stitch). The left and right outseams shall be
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further reinforced with a row of stitch 301 (lockstitch) sewn through each
assembled outseam along the entire length.
5.15 Pocket Pass-Throughs
Pocket pass-throughs shall be provided on the front pockets to permit access to
pockets in trousers under the coveralls and shall be mounted such that the wearer's
body will not be exposed through the passthrough regardless of how the coverall is
tensioned, bunched, folded, etc., during wearing of the coverall. Each pass-
through shall be at least 165 mm wide and shall have a hook and pile (Velcro)
fastener. The fasteners shall be per MIL-F-21840F and shall be a non-melting
aramid meeting the flammability resistance requirements of this Specification. The
slits shall overlap at least 50.8 mm.
5.16 Marking
The words "COMPANY" and "FLAME RESISTANT" in Arabic and English shall
be silk screened across the back in a dark green color per Attachment A in a size
sufficient to fill most of the area between the pleats. The manufacturer shall not
proceed with silk screening until either the stencil or a sample of the silk-screened
fabric is approved by the Company Representative.
The material used in the silk screening shall not affect the flammability resistance
as required in this Specification and shall not wash out in laundering.
5.17 Sizing
The Purchase Order will state which sizes are to be supplied. See Table 2 of this
specification.

Table 2 – Sizing
Size Small Medium Large Extra Large
Chest Size 914-965 mm 1016-1067 mm 1118-1168 mm 1219-1270 mm
Height The height range for all sizes
is from 1727 to 1842 mm

The coveralls shall be proportioned such that all vital dimensions vary according to
chest size. The coveralls shall be supplied in a regular rise and shall be designed to
fit regular torsos. The manufacturer shall select his stock sizes to best fit these size
requirements.
6 Labelling
Each pair of coveralls shall be provided with a permanent label including the
following information:

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disclosed or provided to third parties insofar as relevant for the operations of SATORP and the information provided in this
document shall be used for no other purpose than these operations.
The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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− Certification that the coverall meets the requirements of NFPA 1971 and U.S.
Federal Test Method No. 191A, Method 5903, for flammability resistance.
− A statement that the coverall is constructed of flame retardant Nomex III.
− Care and Laundering Instructions including a statement that the hook and pile
fasteners should be mated before washing to reduce deterioration.
− Size (small, medium, large, or extra large).
− Manufacturer.
7 Packaging
Each pair of coveralls shall be individually packaged in a transparent, airtight,
plastic bag with the label per Paragraph 5 clearly visible.

This document is the property of SATORP and shall not be reproduced in any form. Copies provided by SATORP shall only be
disclosed or provided to third parties insofar as relevant for the operations of SATORP and the information provided in this
document shall be used for no other purpose than these operations.
The content of this document will be regularly updated by SATORP and the validated version will be published on its intranet
site. Consequently, the validity of hard copies of this document must be verified prior to its use against the version on the
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