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# Industrial Contractor Blog

## [The Blue Collar Guide To Work Boot Terminology](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/the-blue-collar-guide-to-work-boot-terminology)

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 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [work boots](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/work-boots), [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/ppe), [Safety Shoes](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-shoes), [Protective Footwear](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/protective-footwear), [Safety Boots](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-boots), [educational](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/educational), [Foot Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/foot-protection)

Take a look around your job site. With a little luck, you’ll see men and women wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to get the job done safely. It’s not hard to see if people are wearing their respirators, fall protection or their fire-resistant gear. You can definitely ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/the-blue-collar-guide-to-work-boot-terminology)

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## [Launching our new boots only website! (Safety Tales Podcast S3 Episode 3)](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/launching-the-new-boots-only-website-safety-tales-podcast-season-3-episode-3)

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 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [work boots](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/work-boots), [Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety), [Safety Shoes](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-shoes), [Protective Footwear](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/protective-footwear), [Safety Boots](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-boots), [Foot Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/foot-protection), [industrial safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/industrial-safety)

*Podcasts may contain explicit material* The guys are a little excited about today’s show. See, they decided to up the ante and make safety more accessible to workers everywhere. Why? Because that’s just the kind of guys they are. Today on Dave and Bacon’s Safety Tales, Dave and Fred unveil their ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/launching-the-new-boots-only-website-safety-tales-podcast-season-3-episode-3)

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## [Choosing a Better Shoe for the Industrial Athlete: Safety Tales Podcast Episode 5](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/safety-tales-podcast-episode-5-insudtrial-athletes-your-shoes-matter)

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 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [Safety Shoes](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-shoes)

*Podcasts may contain explicit material* Athletes are trained, skilled people who use specific equipment to get their job done. Not so different from the industrial worker, is it? You're skilled. You have to account for loads of variables when choosing your equipment. Let's talk about how you can ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/safety-tales-podcast-episode-5-insudtrial-athletes-your-shoes-matter)

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## [Protect your Piggies with Electric Hazard Foot Protection: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/bacons-safety-tip-protect-your-piggies-with-electric-hazard-foot-protection)

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 Topics: [Contractor Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/contractor-safety), [Safety Shoes](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-shoes), [electrical hazards](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/electrical-hazards), [Foot Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/foot-protection)

Foot protection is about more than a steel toe and slip-resistance, especially if you work around electricity. Do you know what the difference is between electric hazards (EH) and electric static dissipation (ESD)? Do you know what that means when it comes to choosing the right safety shoes or work ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/bacons-safety-tip-protect-your-piggies-with-electric-hazard-foot-protection)

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## [Protective Footwear: The Right Safety Shoes for Industrial Athletes](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/protective-footwear-the-right-shoes-for-industrial-athletes)

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 Topics: [Safety Shoes](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-shoes), [Protective Footwear](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/protective-footwear), [Safety Boots](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/safety-boots), [Metatarsal Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/metatarsal-protection), [Foot Protection](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/topic/foot-protection)

Let’s talk feet. The long-time ANSI Z41 standard changed not too long ago to the new ASTM 2413-11, the standard specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Toe Cap Footwear. The updated standard covers the testing and materials of protective toe footwear, with a few additional ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/contractor/blog/protective-footwear-the-right-shoes-for-industrial-athletes)

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