steel toe work boots

[*Kev]

Where I work we are always being reminded about the possibility of Workcover doing audits of work sites.

If I were you I'd give Workcover an anonymous ring and ask what they think about the repairs you are considering.

I know work boots/shoes can be expensive and the risk of an audit fairly low but I wouldn't risk a hefty fine just to get a couple extra months use out of a pair of boots.

Kev

[kiwioutdoors]

I would agree that electrical safety might be the major concern here. I personally have worked building on sites at least a inch deep in water (of course we kept the plugs out of the water and used RCD's . ) But having a hole in you boot provides little if any insulation?

[soundman]

Interesting...in the distant past when steel toes first came in the steel caps were on the outside...of course some of them got pollished.

I believe in the US there arre some heavy duty steel cap boots that still have external steel caps....but they also have a steel channel to protect the whole top of your foot too.

cheers