How do you know your safety boots are safe? You work hard in tough conditions and need footwear you can trust to get your feet through the day. With many different options for safety toe footwear, it’s understandable that you would have questions about whether the footwear you are wearing meets a safety requirement. The good news is we have complied a whitepaper to help you take all the guesswork out of your safety boots. From ASTM and OSHA’s clear requirements to steel vs. alloy vs. composite, we break it down and help you put your best foot forward.
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Steel vs. Alloy vs. Composite Safety Toes: Understanding the Test Requirements and Making an Informed Choice about What’s Best for You
Posted on October 01 2025
Mining Gear For Those Who Dig It
Posted on May 22 2024
The Complex World of Flame-Resistant Apparel
Posted on May 25 2023
Flame-resistant (FR) apparel is crucial for workers in a variety of industries. As technology and fabrics have evolved, so has the ability to offer work apparel that can provide greater protection from work hazards than ever before. USES OF FR APPAREL There are many different uses for FR...
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TAKING SAFETY OFF ROAD WITH TYPE O CLASS 1 SOLUTIONS
Posted on November 04 2021
Responding: Brian Nutt, product director of protective apparel, Tingley, Piscataway, NJ. When you’re working on or near a roadway, you need safety clothing that ensures that you are seen by speeding traffic from a long distance away. But what about when you’re doing work away from a roadside that still...
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Why does the High Visibility standard have FR requirements?
Posted on August 03 2020
The reason for the inclusion of the Flame Resistance portion is to overcome the confusion in the marketplace regarding what is and what isn’t FR.
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Why Do I Still Get Wet in My Waterproof, Breathable Rain Suit?
Posted on June 04 2020
If you do your research and choose a quality manufacturer you should be able to find a rain suit to fit your needs that will last you a long time.
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How can the right footwear help prevent slips, trips, and falls?
Posted on May 27 2020
Wearing the wrong footwear can increase your chances of slipping or tripping.
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IN Perspective: COVID-19 Response by Tingley
Posted on May 26 2020
WMHS recently discussed the COVID-19 response with Jim Towey, VP of Marketing at Tingley, to talk about how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, how their products can help, and much more. Read on for this in-depth interview. Q: What is your contribution to the this crisis for our readers...
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Tingley Picks: Our Top 10 for Construction
Posted on April 16 2020
Safety, quality, & comfort The 3 main approaches in all Tingley gear and our construction picks are no different. We keep people safe so that they can go home at the end of the day (or night, depending on the job). Our quality products are long lasting, so you don't have...
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Customer Spotlight Q&A with Fastenal
Posted on March 11 2020
“When you buy Tingley, you are buying the Cadillac of hi-vis. If you can’t associate a premium value on a premium product, everyone suffers.”
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Understanding safety footwear ratings: What are the differences among ratings on footwear?
Posted on March 05 2020
Understanding the differences of electrical hazard, static dissipative, conductive and dielectric footwear can be confusing – even for safety professionals. A review of the standards governing electrical risks and the labeling requirements can prove beneficial for employers, users and professional safety managers.
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Give Your Safety Footwear Program a Strong Foundation with Overshoes
Posted on June 19 2019
There are shoes... and then there are overshoes
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Smart Choices in Protective Footwear: A Solid Footing for Your Foot Protection Program
Posted on May 22 2019
There is no one protective shoe that meets the needs of all industries or protects against all hazards. But for most common workplaces, there is a protective shoe or boot designed to best fit your needs.
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Tingley Picks: Our Top 3 Favorite Knee Boots
Posted on February 07 2018
We here at Tingley tend to throw around the phrase “A Revolution in Protective Footwear” a lot. If you think about it, footwear, technology, and the safety industry are constantly revolving and we like to blend the three. We are always looking to create new footwear (or make changes to...
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The SYNC System
Posted on January 24 2018
Select • Your • Next • ConfigurationEndless Possibilities Infinite Comfort The SYNC System was designed with the user in mind. It is a customized approach to both work and play jackets. Our Job Sight high visibility jackets are designed to be tough enough for work, but comfortable enough that...
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A Matter of Friction
Posted on January 24 2018
Designing safety footwear that reduces the risk of slips, trips and falls should be a key objective for footwear manufacturers.
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Get Ready for Winter Working Conditions with the Right Outerwear and Footwear
Posted on November 25 2016
Workers in outdoor environments already face many hazardous conditions. From slips and falls to protection from the cold, proper outerwear and footwear help keep workers safe.
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DON’T GET BURNED BY THE CONFUSION: A Safety Manager’s Guide to Understanding FR Rainwear
Posted on November 23 2016
"Safety managers who purchase ‘FR rainwear’ for arcflash or flash-fire resistance might be surprised to find out that those products don’t provide the right level of protection for their workers.”
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Flame-resistant requirements for high-visibility apparel
Posted on March 11 2016
End users wearing FR clothing were putting on these FR vests and believing they were protected, when in reality if they were exposed to either an electric arc or flash fire, the vest they were wearing would become a safety hazard.
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Compliance Cultivation
Posted on September 08 2015
If you are struggling to get workers to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment(PPE), you are not alone. According to recent survey of 1,000 safety professionals by safety training firm Safestart, (1) the second leading cause of workplace injuries is the result of employees’ failure to wear PPE.
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What is Flame Resistant (FR) Rainwear?
Posted on August 24 2015
If you’re wearing NFPA 2112 compliant clothing, then you should be looking for rainwear that meets ASTM F2733 which is specifically designed for flash fire protection or dual hazard products that provide protection against both arc flash and flash fires.
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What is Quad-Hazard® protection?
Posted on July 31 2015
Many people in the industry are familiar with the term dual-hazard protection, which is quickly becoming recognized as a product that offers protection in both arc flash and flash fire situations. Although products that protect against both of these hazards have existed for years, Tingley Rubber Corp. now offers a quad-hazard product that elevates the competition.
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