Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced on Monday (August 10) the launch of a new version of employee uniforms, aimed at making it easier for customers to identify the company’s employees visiting residential and commercial locations.
According to reports from the city news agency, SoCalGas introduced that the new uniforms feature prominent company logos on shirts and workwear, along with embroidered employee names. Employees will also wear photo identification badges provided by the company and use vehicles with the company logo.
Officials stated that if customers have doubts about whether someone is a SoCalGas employee, they can request the employee to show the company-issued photo identification badge.
The new uniforms will gradually be put into use within the company’s service area starting this month. One of the most noticeable changes is the shift in uniform color from the company’s traditional blue to gray.
Rodger Schwecke, acting President and CEO of SoCalGas, stated in a release, “Our employees are performing important work every day, assisting in safely serving millions of customers in Southern California. These new uniforms add enhanced safety features and practicality, providing support for employees working outdoors, while also helping customers identify SoCalGas employees in their service communities.”
The company introduced that the new uniforms are made of lightweight flame-resistant materials, designed to offer additional protection while allowing employees to operate in various outdoor work environments.
SoCalGas stated that the new uniforms were selected after receiving employee feedback and evaluating work needs. The uniform plan also includes increased size options and adjustments to garment design.
Officials mentioned that SoCalGas employees wearing the new uniforms may be involved in activities such as inspections, maintenance, construction, emergency response, and other service-related tasks.
Southern California Gas Company serves over 21 million consumers in central and southern California.