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[BudCline]

Several years ago a carpet installer working for the same store I was at the time had OSHA walk in on him in an office installation at an ethanol plant. He (and his crew) was cited for: No hardhats, no steel toed shoes, frayed extensions cords.

TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS​

He appealed and got off with SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and his lawyer only cost him six thousand.

 

[Floorist]

They came after us once in a bunch of tract homes. Luckily, the builder was a state senator. They just gave us a verbal warning.

 

[FloorMaven]

http://www.endless.com/dp/B00198FKO...ASIN=B00198FKOI&ref_=asc_df_B00198FKOI1990279

I have these with the composite toe. I can't go without a hard toe.

OSHA is always around commercial projects. Especially union jobs. All it takes is one accident on a residential tract and they're there forever.

 

[Floorist]

I don't miss dealing with OSHA and EPA. last time I saw either was about 95, I was contracting churches all over the area. Ever deal with a church commitee?

 

[Ernesto]

http://www.endless.com/dp/B00198FKO...ASIN=B00198FKOI&ref_=asc_df_B00198FKOI1990279

I have these with the composite toe. I can't go without a hard toe.

OSHA is always around commercial projects. Especially union jobs. All it takes is one accident on a residential tract and they're there forever.

Yup, thats the other one I have. Great for hiking too.

 

[FloorMaven]

Actually, these are them.

 

[Floorist]

Do you wear those when installing vinyl or tile? I would be concerned with scuff marks.

 

[FloorMaven]

Always leery about black soles but these don't mark. Some trouble on wool carpet but I've been using booties for a few years. Walmart carries a decent steel toe called the brahma for a very reasonable $25 or so.