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| Topic: | Alternate to booties. This thread has 24 replies. Displaying posts 16 through 25. |
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| Post 16 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 15:32 |
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On December 19, 2015 at 13:51, SB Smarthomes said...
They have a think durable bottom with nylon uppers. I usually have 4-5 pairs in the van so I always have a clean pair and then toss them in the wash on the weekend. Still using the original ones I purchased some time in 2014.
Medium size is a snug fit on size 10 steel toe boots, but is what I prefer because it's less of a trip hazard on ladders. The large size slips easily on size 10 steel toe boot but is a little loose and sometimes I'll step on it and pull it off... ladders can be tricky too. There's X-Large size too for you guys with big feet.
I know this doesn't address KOTs original question, but thought they were worth mentioning. They give a very professional appearance to clients and I get comments on them all the time from client and other trades asking where to buy them. Can you post a photo of the bottom? It shows that they're PVC, but I'd like to see the weave. Do they grip hard surfaces and ladder rungs?
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| Post 17 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 16:33 |
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On December 19, 2015 at 15:32, highfigh said...
Can you post a photo of the bottom? It shows that they're PVC, but I'd like to see the weave. Do they grip hard surfaces and ladder rungs? Here you go... bottom has a lightly textured rubber surface. I've never had any issue with slipping wearing them like I do with the disposable shoe covers that seem slippery on hard smooth surfaces.  
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| Post 18 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 16:39 |
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I may have to beat my friend. I texted about making something like the ones in the Uline link and he replied with "Look good in crushed velvet. Elvis slippers". I didn't mention what they would be for, but......
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| Post 19 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 20:07 |
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I am curious about OSHA regulations concerning workers not wearing shoes. Walking in socks is a safety hazard. Walking in socks in a house that is carpeted is one thing but walking in socks in houses that have hardwood floors can be very slippery especially on stairs and when carrying things.
We try to keep booties in the truck because I hate constantly taking my shoes on and off when running to the truck for supplies.
The hardest part is finding booties that will fit my size 13 boots.
Dave T.
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| Post 20 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 22:48 |
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On December 19, 2015 at 20:07, davet2020 said...
I am curious about OSHA regulations concerning workers not wearing shoes. Walking in socks is a safety hazard. Walking in socks in a house that is carpeted is one thing but walking in socks in houses that have hardwood floors can be very slippery especially on stairs and when carrying things.
We try to keep booties in the truck because I hate constantly taking my shoes on and off when running to the truck for supplies.
The hardest part is finding booties that will fit my size 13 boots.
Dave T. I'll trade my size 14/15 for your 13s. I miss my small feet.
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| Post 21 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 22:56 |
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On December 19, 2015 at 20:07, davet2020 said...
I am curious about OSHA regulations concerning workers not wearing shoes. Walking in socks is a safety hazard. Walking in socks in a house that is carpeted is one thing but walking in socks in houses that have hardwood floors can be very slippery especially on stairs and when carrying things.
We try to keep booties in the truck because I hate constantly taking my shoes on and off when running to the truck for supplies.
The hardest part is finding booties that will fit my size 13 boots.
Dave T. Taking shoes off during work is really a big no no with OSHA. And not just because of slipping. Actually, during rough ins, OSHA probably says we are supposed to wear steel toed boots.
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| Post 22 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 22:56 |
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I prefer using a pair of "inside" soft sole shoes. Booties are too slippery and shoeless is just too dangerous. There are some hospital grade booties with non-slip, rubberized soles, but I have not seen these in large sizes.
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| Post 23 made on Saturday December 19, 2015 at 23:47 |
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On December 19, 2015 at 22:56, Fins said...
Taking shoes off during work is really a big no no with OSHA. And not just because of slipping. Actually, during rough ins, OSHA probably says we are supposed to wear steel toed boots. They could probably make a decent argument for wearing hardened toe shoes when we're installing the equipment, too. Dropping a TV, receiver, boxed speaker or anything with sharp corners on a foot would suck, big time.
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| Post 24 made on Sunday December 20, 2015 at 01:20 |
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I wear steel toe boots all the time and with the nice U-Line shoe covers never get objections from clients. I also replace my boots every year so they're never too beat up looking. I keep the old pair for another year for doing really dirty work or the occasional day that I know I'll be in the mud.
Most jobs I work on (even residential) the general contractor requires steel toe boots during construction and also often hard hat and long pant/long sleeve shirt. Safety compliance and OSHA inspections seems to be more prevalent here in California...
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| Post 25 made on Sunday December 20, 2015 at 12:27 |
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I have a dedicated pair of "house shoes".
When shoe covers are required I offer to wear those instead. I have only had one client disapprove. They insisted on NO SHOES at all in the house, OSHA be damned.
Odd part was the entire house had rough finished stone floors. Never understood what could be damaged by wearing shoes in that place . House was painful to work in.
Another difficult one is Asian households. No shoes indoors is a cultural thing, I don't like disrespecting somebody's culture.
I generally wear Vans to work during trim/finish. I wear work boots during prewire.
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