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Energy/Industrial Best Project and Excellence in Safety: Portland General Electric Marquam Substation

ENR Construction

Located on a constrained urban site on a bustling waterfront, the Marquam Substation replaces a 60-year-old existing substation to provide more reliable power to Portland.

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DD# 85: Wolf Construction Controls

Cassell Construction Estimating

Wolf is an industrial general contractor, with blue-chip clientele including electrical utilities, petrochemical, and manufacturing customers. I was fortunate to meet Dusty Gary, Wolf’s VP of Operations at a Viewpoint user conference three years ago in Portland. Nothing happens by accident at Wolf.

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Best External Metatarsal Guard Work Boots

Work Gearz

Electrical Hazard protection, asymmetrical steel safety toes together with ABS met guards keep your feet fully protected.  Work Boot Uppers Outsoles Safety Features. Asymmetrical steel safety toes together with ABS met guards to keep your feet fully protected. Electrical Hazard protection. Check on Amazon.

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4 Best Arch Support Work Boots

Work Gearz

While there is any number of safety requirements, comfort is not included in the formula. Timberland Direct Attach Men’s PRO Leather Rubber Contoured shock diffusion plate ASTM F2412-11 and ASTM F2413-11 I/75, Thermolite insulation, Waterproof, Steel safety toe. These boots offer safety features for full protection.

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Best Keen Work Boots for Men and Women

Work Gearz

When making our choices for our best work boot list, we felt one list needed to be dedicated exclusively to Keen boots because of their commitment to quality, safety, and comfort. Work Boots Safety Waterproof Shaft height Material. They do offer protection such as waterproofing, cushioning, and electrical hazards. Lightweight.

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4 Best Narrow Width Work Boots

Work Gearz

We liked these work boots for their safety features, waterproofing, and insulation. . Work Boots Upper Outsole Safety Features. Steel safety toes protect feet from impact and compression injuries, and 200g of Thinsulate insulation makes sure your feet are warm when working outside or in colder environments. Steel safety toes.

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Are Keen Work Boots Good? Should You Buy Them!

Work Gearz

With its roots in Portland, Keen has emerged as a major producer for a massive range of work and hiking boots. These work boots are different from other boots as they are designed according to the specified safety standards. Not just this, the boots offer safety from electrical shocks, slippage, trauma and what not.

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