I despair I really do. If someone told the office staff that they had to wear tight fitting onesies or overalls in case any loose clothing got caught in the photocopier or shredder they would be told to do one. Of course, this would never happen because the people who make these stupid rules work in an office all day pondering how best to turn the screw on everyone else
What next, protective goggles when starting the engine in case the key shatters and takes out an eye? Limiters on the stereo in case we sue for deafness cos we had the stereo turned up too loud? Give over.
Must admit never been a fan of riggers but have never had a problem driving in them.
When doing tippers I used to wear dealer boots but always had a pair of riggers incase I went somewhere with deep mud.
i used to deliver to a paper recycling place
they wouldnt let you through the gate if no safety boots on
saying you hadnt got any was no excuse they had every size going on a rack in the gatehouse
if you refused to wear them they would sign your paperwork refused and turn you away
FarnboroughBoy11:
I drive in my socks.
My work boots stay on the step outside and my trainers that I slip on and slip off stay as you see them there.
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I used to leave my boots there too - Until twice I found them full of water and I drive the same type Scania as you!
I’ve tried my boys on the step thing too in a r series Scania, and if the road is wet I end up with soggy boots.
Now I leave my boots (dealer style) in the locker and drive in black safety trainers, company issue, or just in socks.
The safety trainers have only once been questioned in the last few years.
We were issued with rigger boots a few years ago, but not good when working with wood chips.
I stopped wearing rigger boots years ago after an incident i had whilst “making progress” down the M1.
The windscreen on my Daf shattered into tiny pieces, all of the glass coming into the cab.
Nearly filled those ■■■■ boots.
It wasnt easy taking them off!
Just glad i was wearing my sunglasses!
Was told this 10 years ago when I worked on muckaway work. Some building sites don’t like you wearing them. An issue regarding ankle support.
I never took any notice though!!!
I always wore rigger boots on one job I was doing (metal filings that went down lace holes!)) and was told I couldn’t wear them anymore because of an H&S issue, after a few discussions with managers the answer I got was that they couldn’t be easily removed from my feet by emergency services if I was involved in an accident, they had to be laced shoes or boots which could have the laces cut with scissors to help removal.
Kinda makes sense to me in a way but it’s still a bit big brother !
the thing is…if you get into an arguement with a security bod,it makes their day more interesting.
i just follow procedure,and become just another lorry driver in a never ending flow of lorry drivers…thus making their day as mundane as possible
I wear riggers because I struggle to bed over and lace normal boots up with my fat gut, but was told by the company I work for that they are a no-no due to catching when climbing ladders (I don’t climb ladders) and lack of ankle support, I still wear them.
I was told, whilst delivering at the Derby Hospital building project a few years ago that I must wear safety glasses even whilst DRIVING on their site. They provided a nicely scratched up pair, and combined with the flashing amber light in front of me on the dash, I though I was at an acid house party, couldn’t see 10 foot in front of me!
Saaamon:
I drive in my socks and would love to see someone insist i wear boots/shoes/trainers etc.
I drive in socks and boots except when it’s hot when i drive in flip flops, short shorts and narrow strap top to keep cool, for safety reasons of course.
dieselnomad:
Shorts, now they definitly should be banned.
I was just worried about other peoples health and safety, you know,being put off what they were doing and not being able to concentrate properly for all the knobbly knees etc.
nah. you can wear shorts on sites.
block factories are a different story though. no shorts, no t shirts. hivis trousers long sleeve hivis. turn up in a vest and they wont load you. hard hat, safety glasses though some places are flexible about those. and yes…the dreaded five hole boots