23rd January 2011, 04:38 PM
I acn confirm that a 'ban' on rigger boots has been in operation on lots of major infrastructure projects since at least 2002 and possibly earlier. But I am still not sure entirely the reason ....
I discussed this once with a H&S officer for a major contractor and he pedalled the 'lack of ankle support' line. However when I pointed out the same project allowed workers to wear Wellingtons, which were equally 'unsupportive', he couldn't really offer a reason other than 'company policy'. My main objection to their use by archaeologists working in the field (rather than watching from a safe distance) is that too much poop gets in through the neck of the boot resulting in acute discomfort.....
I discussed this once with a H&S officer for a major contractor and he pedalled the 'lack of ankle support' line. However when I pointed out the same project allowed workers to wear Wellingtons, which were equally 'unsupportive', he couldn't really offer a reason other than 'company policy'. My main objection to their use by archaeologists working in the field (rather than watching from a safe distance) is that too much poop gets in through the neck of the boot resulting in acute discomfort.....
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