I have a odd question.
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07-06-2008, 11:50 AM
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If the company follows OSHA guidelines, which many do, it requires a shoe or boot with a a full sole and heel! The heel thing comes from the fact that we climb in and out of our trucks, onto the cat-walk at times, in and out of vans/reefers or flatbeds!
It varies so much from one outfit to another, it is impossible to make a blanket statement. I had a safety officer one time tell me to wear whatever I felt most comfortable and safe wearing. Again, way wide range of interpretation there!
Originally Posted by Jumbo
I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.
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#13
07-06-2008, 11:50 AM
You know, I never got athletes foot in my life until I took a shower at one of the company terminals (Swift). Took me a damn month to get rid of it. Actually never got anything from the TA/Pilot/Loves/Petro
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07-06-2008, 12:11 PM
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Never had any issues at the big truck stops either! But then again, I would usually spray the floors down before taking my shoes off, and use the extra little paper mats!
Originally Posted by matcat
You know, I never got athletes foot in my life until I took a shower at one of the company terminals (Swift). Took me a damn month to get rid of it. Actually never got anything from the TA/Pilot/Loves/Petro
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#15
07-06-2008, 12:23 PM
Originally Posted by countryhorseman
If the company follows OSHA guidelines, which many do, it requires a shoe or boot with a a full sole and heel! The heel thing comes from the fact that we climb in and out of our trucks, onto the cat-walk at times, in and out of vans/reefers or flatbeds!
It varies so much from one outfit to another, it is impossible to make a blanket statement. I had a safety officer one time tell me to wear whatever I felt most comfortable and safe wearing. Again, way wide range of interpretation there!
Originally Posted by Jumbo
I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.
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07-06-2008, 12:39 PM
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My previous reference had nothing really to do with DOT! Have heard, and seen documentation, were workmans comp refused to pay a claim, relating to a fall, because 1) the driver admitted to wearing non-conforming footwear, according to company policy and 2) there were photo's showing him wearing the improper footwear, while he was knocked out!
Oh well!
Originally Posted by Jumbo
Originally Posted by countryhorseman
If the company follows OSHA guidelines, which many do, it requires a shoe or boot with a a full sole and heel! The heel thing comes from the fact that we climb in and out of our trucks, onto the cat-walk at times, in and out of vans/reefers or flatbeds!
It varies so much from one outfit to another, it is impossible to make a blanket statement. I had a safety officer one time tell me to wear whatever I felt most comfortable and safe wearing. Again, way wide range of interpretation there!
Originally Posted by Jumbo
I thought the rule was a hard sole shoe. But, I don't think anybody would ever make a big deal out of it.
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#17
07-06-2008, 04:18 PM
I wear flip flops all summer and have had DOT inspections conducted while wearing them. I wondered if they'd comment but never did. Sometimes I hvae bare feet too, cover the pedals with socks to stay clean. We don't get much summer and damnit I want to enjoy it!
I do carry boots for if I need them.
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#18
07-14-2008, 05:56 AM
Re: I have a odd question.
Yes, you can wear flip-flops while driving a CMV....
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#19
07-14-2008, 07:40 AM
Originally Posted by LadyNorthStar
I wear flip flops all summer and have had DOT inspections conducted while wearing them. I wondered if they'd comment but never did. Sometimes I hvae bare feet too, cover the pedals with socks to stay clean. We don't get much summer and damnit I want to enjoy it!
I do carry boots for if I need them. Hello, Who do you drive for ???? Alaska sounds wild |
