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Caterpillar Work Boots with Ergo Comfort System: Comfort Never Worked So Hard

by WorkingPerson.com on July 4, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

Look, we know they’re not slippers. They’re not moccasins. They’re definitely not clogs. Your work boots are not the most comfortable piece of footwear you own. If they are, you owe yourself a new pair of morning slippers.

You choose your work boots for the hard work you plan to do in them, to work as hard as you do and be as tough as you are. Not for a cushy feel when you slip them on. So when we talk about comfort, we keep this in mind. But that doesn’t mean comfort doesn’t matter. In fact, the comfort level of your work boots can be the biggest factor in how fatigued you feel at the end of the day.

When it comes to comfort, nobody’s got Caterpillar work boots’ Ergo comfort system beat. The Caterpillar Ergo system is designed and engineered to integrate stability, flexibility and the comfort you require; along with the rugged durability you have come to expect from the Caterpillar work boots brand. Continue Reading…

Carhartt High-Visibility Apparel: The Solution

by WorkingPerson.com on June 11, 2012 in Hi-Vis Clothing with 0 Comments

Hate wearing your high-visibility apparel? You’re certainly not alone. The number one reason that working people decline to wear their required high-vis clothing is that they say it’s cumbersome and uncomfortable. And that sentiment is common. The problem is, without it, you’re at a much greater risk of an injury or fatal accident. It’s a fact. That’s just what the stats show and the stats don’t lie. It’s too dangerous to work without.

So what about wearing something that you already know you like? Like Carhartt. Everybody loves Carhartt clothing, for its comfort, durability, and practicality. So we’ve got some great news for you. Now, after several requests by both retailers and consumers, Carhartt is bringing back its line of high-quality high-visibility apparel. This is Carhartt’s best line of high-visibility and color-enhanced workwear yet. Continue Reading…

When Flammable and Combustible Liquids Can Be Detected

by WorkingPerson.com on April 26, 2012 in Safety with 0 Comments

It’s a question that baffles many. It’s also the most common question when training: Why is it that that I’m getting a combustible gas reading on my instrument now, when I didn’t earlier today? The answer is not as complicated as you might think. First of all, a there is a common misunderstanding about when combustible gasses can be detected.

It is important to understand that flammable and combustible liquids are two different things. As defined by the NFPA, a flammable liquid is defined as a liquid whose flashpoint does not exceed 100 degrees fareheit when tested by closed-cup test methods, while a combustible liquid is one whose flashpoint is 100 degrees farenheit or higher. These two differences can actually be further classified into six groups: Continue Reading…

Hearing Conservation: Military Practices To Improve Your Program

by WorkingPerson.com on April 24, 2012 in Safety with 0 Comments

We all know military families make immense sacrifices for our country. What’s startling to find out is that, more and more, military members are sacrificing something we tend to take for granted: Their hearing.

Disability claims for hearing damage are on the rise in the military. In fact, hearing damage is the most common disability among military members returning from combat in the last 10 years. Military members wear protective footwear and clothing, so why is hearing protection so overlooked?

A common-sense hearing conservation program was needed. So the Department of Defense charged the Government Accountability Office to study this issue and report back on ways that hearing loss can be avoided. What they found can be used in your business to improve your own hearing conservation program. Continue Reading…

Cut-Resistant Gloves: Technological Advancements Mean More Options

by WorkingPerson.com on April 22, 2012 in Safety with 0 Comments

A lot can change in 15 years. A lot has changed in 15 years. Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter have become an everyday part of life for most Americans. The hybrid car has gone from design-floor dream to viable option for the average person. And cut protection for your hands has gone from one single option to many.

In 1997, para-aramid was the fiber for cut-protection gloves. This yellow fiber wasn’t just a valuable asset for workplace protection of your hands, it was the only valuable asset for workplace protection of your hands. But like social media sites and hybrid cars, times have changed. Now, even though para-aramid continues to be an industry leader, the alternative options have exploded. Continue Reading…

Carhartt Men’s 6-Inch Black Blucher Work Boots

by WorkingPerson.com on April 20, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

If Donna Summer’s song about “working hard for the money” is your personal anthem, then Carhartt Men’s 6-Inch Black Non-Safety Blucher Work Boots CMH6111 and Composite Toe version CMH6311 are perfect for you. Not only are these Carhartt boots durable and waterproof, they’re also lightweight and comfortable. Carhartt takes great pride in any product they offer to their customers. That means their Blucher work boots are no exception to their extensive quality in product. Continue Reading…

Bates Zero Mass Boots: Lightweight Duty Boots for Heavy Duty Tasks

by WorkingPerson.com on April 16, 2012 in Work Boots with 0 Comments

You’re running through a field, trying to complete the training exercise to the best of your ability. But you can’t. Because it feels like you’ve got cinder blocks tied to your feet. They’re not cinder blocks. They’re tactical/training boots. But tell that to your instructor. If only someone could make a decent tactical/training boot that wasn’t weighing you down. Well… now that you mention it…

Your tactical/training boots are supposed to help you do your job, not hinder you. The number one drawback of wearing boots? You guessed it – Continue Reading…

Nautilus Safety Footwear: Don’t Get All Charged Up

by WorkingPerson.com on April 13, 2012 in Safety Footwear with 1 Comment

Have you ever thought about how much electricity the average human being carries around with them - in them – every single day? It’s shocking. (Pun intended!) In fact, you can accumulate as much as 12,000 volts just walking across a carpeted room. And we know you’re asking for it when you do this, but rubbing a balloon against your hair can generate as much as 20,000 volts. On average, the typical human being carries 25,000 volts of electricity with them at any given time. And passing it on to something else is easy. We do it all the time. It’s called static electricity, and it’s the “shock” you feel when you touch something. Sometimes we feel it – like when you touch a door knob or a sweater – but most of the time, we don’t. You have to have a buildup of 1,500 or more volts to feel a static electric charge when you touch something. But a charge with as little as five volts can cause damage to your home computer. Continue Reading…

Materials Used To Make Shoes And Work Boots

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

Leather is the preferred shoe upper material to make work boots and work shoes. The following qualities make it one of the best components for work boot and work shoe manufacturing:

Breathability: Pores in leather allow fresh air to circulate inside the shoes.
Moisture absorbency: Leather absorbs moisture away from the foot and out of the shoe.
Customization: Leather will assume the shape of the wearer’s feet, providing individualized fit. This quality maximizes comfort and minimizes foot disorders.
Durability: Leather resists tearing and puncturing. 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…

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