steel-toe boots

leather

Tanned animal skin

• lacesShoe-closing strings
• solesBottom of footwear
• treadSurface that grips ground

insole · outsole · cushioned · slip-resistant · waterproof · insulated · eyelets · tongue · shank · pull-on

welder

One who fuses metals

• electricianWiring installation specialist
• plumberWater system tradesperson
• mechanicVehicle maintenance professional

carpenter · machinist · warehouse · factory · foundry · shipyard · oilfield · railroad · lineman · ironworker

safety

Freedom from harm

• worksitePlace of employment activity
• scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
• concreteSolid building mixture

rebar · framing · demolition · foundation · jobsite · foreman · contractor · blueprint · hardhat · crane

reinforced

Made more resistant

• impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
• puncture-resistantAble to block piercing
• shieldingProtecting from harm

heavy-duty · armor-plated · safeguard

rugged

Tough and uneven

• heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
• long-lastingPersisting over extended time
• hard-wearingResistant to damage

sturdy · robust · tough · reinforced · weatherproof · reliable · solid · resilient · enduring · abrasion-resistant

• bootsropers, bootie, muckers, mukluks, Doc Martens
• factory floorassembly line, conveyor belt, forklift, machine operator, production line
• protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, security guard, shield
• safety devicesairbag, seatbelt, smoke detector, helmet, fire extinguisher
• safety equipmentlife jacket, safety glasses, lifeboat, smoke alarms, smoke alarm
• safety gearhard hat, hi-vis vest, safety helmet, safety vest, reflective vest