I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but last summer here in southwestern PA was long and HOT. Plenty of 90+ degree days, with the occasional thunderstorm to introduce some extra humidity into the mix. My feet get pretty toasty after a day of being confined in my work boots, and apparently my tootsies have lost their usual minty freshness when they’re released at the end of the day, if my wife’s sudden desire to vacate the room is any indication. She may have begged for help from the folks at KEEN, too, because they obligingly sent along a pair of lightweight KEEN Flint II Sport work shoes as a treat for my feet. Read More
Workwear
Essential PPE to CYA (And Other Useful Body Parts) While OTJ And DIY
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (Buffalo, NY), I started work as an apprentice framing carpenter. Back then, safety gear, aka PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), was scarce on the job site. At least on the job sites I worked on. I don’t remember ever seeing anyone with safety glasses, dust masks or hearing protection, and if anyone had asked for a safety harness for roofing work, he’d probably have ended up duct taped to the chimney. Luckily, changes in work rules and attitudes have made it much more likely that today’s workers will be using one or more forms of essential PPE to protect themselves on the job. Slip into something more comfortable, like your favorite reflective vest, and join us for a head-to-toe look at some great gear to CYA. Read More
