Practical MIG Welding: Boots
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| 00:00 | The last item on our head to toe PPE checklist is our safety boots and in the HPA Motorsport Fabrication Fundamentals course we describe the technical aspects of a steel cap boot and the forces that these are designed to protect us from. |
| 00:13 | In this course we still need to keep these safety aspects in mind as we're generally doing more than just welding every time we walk into a workshop, but for the MIG welding process we also need to appreciate how uncomfortable things can get when molten steel leaves the workpiece and heads towards our feet. |
| 00:29 | The most effective form of protection from this superheated steel is an enclosed leather upper. |
| 00:34 | You'll find this type of upper is common on a lot of work boots and combined with a good fitting pair of overalls it can eliminate the potential molten weld burns. |
| 00:43 | There's another important protection feature built into a good pair of work boots and it lies in the sole of the boot. |
| 00:49 | These soles are designed to be heat resistant at temperatures nearing 300°C and they can also offer electrical insulating properties capable of withstanding upwards of 18,000 volts. |
| 01:00 | Should something go wrong electrically with your welder or you're working outside in damp conditions, then this could save your life without you even knowing it. |
| 01:08 | So, to summarise, by having an enclosed leather upper, an insulated and heat protective sole and a steel or composite cap all built into your work boots, you'll have the best possible protection for your feet from accidents. |
| 01:20 | Again, shop around and make sure that you're comfortable in your boots. |
| 01:23 | Naturally these are going to take some time to break in, but you've got to be confident in your PPE and know that if anything goes wrong, you've got the right protection. |
