PPE: Personal protective Equipment, Got any?

[torqueman]

I saw that Mythbusters episode too. The problem I see with testing steel toed boots is there are so many variables to every foot injury it is pretty hard to give rules that work in every case. I am in the ware the steel toes camp, but have little to base it on other than just knowing they saved my toes a couple of times in the factory.

[matteh99]

Junes,
The plates on edge are the exact type of thing that would be more dangerous with steel toes according to the mythbusters episode.

Somebody probably did some sort of study. I hope nobody had to lose any toes for them to figure out what was more dangerous.

Eric

[bhardy501]

Working as a Paramedic I use lots of different types of PPEs form gloves to N-95 masks to full protective gown if needed. I also use my PPEs in my shop, safety glasses, gloves, welding sleeves, and other items. I cant afford to be out of work from an injury in my shop. Safety first.

[SpyGuy]

Somebody probably did some sort of study. I hope nobody had to lose any toes for them to figure out what was more dangerous.

We had a saying in Naval Aviation: "The NATOPS is written in blood." The NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization) was the "bible" of how to safely and correctly operate the aircraft. The expression meant that much of the information in the NATOPS was learned though mishaps that caused injury or death.

Btw, steel-toed boots were required for flight and shipboard operations.

[ISKI]

I sweat like mad inside of my Leather welding jacket, but won't do it without this, gloves, mask, cotton pants, and exhaust fan. My brother-In-law has a bead of steel that melted through his shoe and cooled down inside of his foot where it stays to this day. I have a nasty gash on the back of one hand from using an old 7inch hand held abrasive cutoff that did not have a shield. When it kicked on me, it went partially through the leather glove and into the back of my hand. You could see the veins and tendons. All I needed was stitches as the leather glove took most of the hit. Over the years, I've learned to go slow, and always take the safe route no mater how much time it looks like it will add.

[SICFabrications]

funny thing about crushing the steel of the steel toe shoes......... if you get hit hard enough to crush the steel, youve lost your toes anyway....ansi ratings require 70 psi of force to bend the steel toe..... it only takes 8 psi to break a bone in the arm of an average person, dig?
besides, if youre that worried about an end smashing down, then get metatarsal guards (they will save you a bundle in shoelaces in the long run anyway)

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Thorogood 6 inch External Metatarsal Guard Boot <------- an example of met guards

[wellis77]

funny thing about crushing the steel of the steel toe shoes......... if you get hit hard enough to crush the steel, youve lost your toes anyway....

I've been thinking about getting a pair of steel toe shoes for working in the shop and my wife has asked this question. That's a great reply that I never considered. Definitely picking up a pair.

[SICFabrications]

I've been thinking about getting a pair of steel toe shoes for working in the shop and my wife has asked this question. That's a great reply that I never considered. Definitely picking up a pair.

yeah, ive gotten to the point that i feel stark naked without safety boots and safety glasses..... i spend anymore time on this dredge rebuild for the sand plant, ima start feeling naked without fall protect harness on as well....lol

[poodle]

That's me. I would rather wear my steel-toes than any other shoe I own. They are more comfortable. I believe in safety gear, you can ask my boy's. When the lawn mowing starts It's safety glasses and earplugs. No shorts and steel toes if you have them.