P&O work clothes
Maker
Frontier
Maker
3M Company
Datec 2008
Object number00047899
NameShirt
MediumPolyester, cotton
DimensionsClothing size: XXL
Overall: 725 x 840 mm
Overall: 725 x 840 mm
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dennis Duyker
DescriptionLong sleeve 'Frontier' safety polo shirt, blue and green-yellow, with P&O corporate logo.HistoryDennis Duyker worked on the Melbourne waterfront for P&O for many years until 2009. These work clothes were issued to him just before he finished working due to illness.
Previous to this style of safety uniform with bright flourescent colours, workers were issued with safety vests, which were not worn consistently. Thus these clothes integrated the safety material into work clothes, rather than as a separate item.
This shirt was a recent issue (circa 2008) as short-sleeves were no longer issued because of skin cancer risks.
SignificanceThe P&O work clothes highlight the evolution of waterfront workers clothing and are examples of efforts to integrate safety vests into work uniforms.
