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Cut Resistant Glove Ratings: The Case for ASTM Ratings

by WorkingPerson.com on March 27, 2012 in Safety with 0 Comments

It might not be as commonplace as the debate over Metric System or English System, or as fun as Boxers or Briefs, but if you wear safety gloves in your line of work, it’s certainly no less important. Glove Cut Level Ratings are something you just plain have to pay attention to. And it’s important to know how to protect your hands with the correct safety gloves.

There are two different ratings methods for glove cut resistance: the EN (European standard) or ASTM. If your company is looking to implement a cut-resistant glove program, or improve an existing one, the ASTM method is the better choice. It is more representative of workplace conditions than the EN method. Continue Reading…

Working Person’s Store is Voted in Top 40 for “This Is Retail” Contest

by WorkingPerson.com on March 23, 2012 in Workwear with 0 Comments

We want to win. It’s that simple. And you can help. The National Retail Federation is holding a contest. And us, being a retail company and all, think it’d be awesome if we won it.

It’s a video contest. The NFR is looking for some of this great nation’s best examples of retail success stories. So we shot our own two-minute video and submitted it. We are very excited about the competition and proud of the video we submitted, so to hear we have made it into the top 40 was music to our ears! Continue Reading…

Wolverine’s Northman Boots: American-made by Master Craftsmen

by WorkingPerson.com on March 22, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

You take pride in the work you do. So when you go to work, you’re doing a lot more than just punching a time clock and breaking rocks. You’re pouring a bit of yourself into everything you do. You’re creating something. And when you do that, the result is something much more than just work. It’s craftsmanship.

A good craftsman can recognize good craftsmanship. There’s a difference. When it comes to finding the best craftsmanship in work boots, you don’t have to look very far. Wolverine’s new line of work boots, The Northman, are made right here in the United States. These high-quality work boots are handmade at Wolverine’s factory in Big Rapids, Michigan, by hardworking, skilled American men and women just like you. Continue Reading…

Workplace Electrical Safety Tips

by WorkingPerson.com on March 20, 2012 in Workwear with 0 Comments

Adapt this list of reminders to your working environment. Be sure to consider company policies and local, state, and Federal codes before establishing a written electrical safety program.

Plan every job and think about what could go wrong.
Use the right tools for the job.
Wear correct safety footwear and clothing to help prevent injury.
Use procedures, drawings, and other documents to do the job.
Isolate equipment from energy sources.
Identify the electric shock and arc flash, as well as other hazards that may be present.
Minimize hazards by guarding or establishing approach limitations.
Test every circuit and every conductor every time before you touch it. Continue Reading…

Gore-Tex Waterproof Technology: Solving the Age-Old Question

by WorkingPerson.com on March 15, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

$Gore-Tex Fabric Is Guaranteed To Keep You Dry$

Stay Dry With Gore-Tex Waterproof Liners

It’s a question that has mystified civilizations for centuries. Different tactics were tried. First, hedges. After that, fences. Then came walls. They even built a great big one, we’re told. The classic conundrum: How do you keep want you want in, and keep what you don’t want out? Continue Reading…

Carhartt’s Litefire Insulation Improves Insulated Work Boots

by WorkingPerson.com on March 12, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

As technology advances, Carhartt has been on the leading edge of development. For its Fall 2012 line of work footwear, Carhartt took its inspiration from an unlikely place: Sports. Carhartt realized that athletes gain a certain advantage by having the latest state-of-the-art gear — especially when it comes to footwear. If a professional athlete needs the best footwear to succeed at his job, shouldn’t you too? With that in mind, the Carhartt Litefire Insulation concept was born. Continue Reading…

Warson-Brands Company: A Proud Supplier of Converse, Florsheim and Rockport

by WorkingPerson.com on March 9, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

Home Of Converse Safety, Rockport Works, Florsheim Work Shoes and Iron Age Boots

Warson-Brands is proud to be the caretaker of three of the most iconic brands in American footwear. Between Reebok, Florsheim and Rockport, the Warson-Brands company boasts a combined 265 years of heritage.

It all started with Milton and Sigmund Florsheim. The father (Sigmund) and son (Milton) pair made the first pair of Florsheim shoes in a small factory in Chicago in 1892. As generation after generation put Florsheim shoes on their feet and went to work, the brand became synonymous with success in both the working and professional industries, while signaling a deep respect for the people who wore them. Those first pairs of Florsheim shoes were a remarkable combination of style, comfort, and quality workmanship. One hundred twenty years later, the same is true today. With its unique comfort and safety features, Florsheim’s work footwear continues the tradition of style, comfort and quality for the working men and women of today. Continue Reading…

Wrangler’s U-Fit Jeans: Comfort Where it Counts

by WorkingPerson.com on March 7, 2012 in Workwear with 0 Comments

If Dale Earnhardt, Jr., was in a band, he’d have no interest in Wrangler’s U-Fit style jeans. No, he’d be into the whole “pinch-your-legs-tight” variety. But Dale Earnhardt, Jr., isn’t in a band, is he? No, he’s a race car driver. And a pretty darn good one. So if Dale Earnhardt, Jr., is smart enough to avoid “band guy” jeans, let’s just be willing to trust his judgement on Wrangler U-Fit style jeans too.

Let’s think about this for a second. Earnhardt spends four hours a pop in one of the most pressure-packed situations on Earth. Sitting in that tiny little seat, strapped into a 200 mile-per-hour death machine. The man knows what it’s like to be uncomfortable. So if there’s anybody who’d be able to recognize comfort, it’d be Earnhardt. Continue Reading…

Rockport Work Boots Perform Like Athletic Shoes, Thanks to adiPRENE by Adidas

by WorkingPerson.com on March 5, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

Rockport Works Features adiPRENE

For more than 60 years, adidas has been synonymous with athletic success. That’s because adidas knows how to make athletic gear that gives athletes what they need to be their best. For years now, adidas has been helping athletes improve their performance with the use of its adiPRENE technology, an advanced support system in the sole of its footwear.

The effectiveness of adiPRENE can be observed through a simple demonstration using a golf ball. You see, adiPRENE performs two distinct functions. Orange adiPRENE absorbs shock, while yellow adiPRENE provides energy rebound. When the golf ball is dropped on the orange (shock-absorbing) adiPRENE, nothing happens. It doesn’t even bounce. But when the golf ball is dropped on the yellow (energy rebound) adiPRENE, it acts like a super ball, bouncing all over the place. This has the same effect on your foot. The orange adiPRENE is placed in the heel, to give cushion and support and comfort, which eases fatigue and keeps you fresh. The yellow adiPRENE is placed in the front of your foot, acting as a spring, which gives you that extra boost in your step, making each step lighter and less tiring. Continue Reading…

NFL Star Brian Westbrook Approved Carhartt’s New 2012 Boot

by WorkingPerson.com on March 1, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

Brian Westbrook owes a lot to his feet. The two-time All-Pro running back with the Philadelphia Eagles was one of the most electric running backs in the NFL. He was also one of the most versatile, a guy that would burn you whether he was rushing or receiving. He made a good living on his feet.

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