Handsfree Labs Announces Blue Ox: Release Details, Specs, and Features
By James H. Sterling
Q1: Do Blue Ox work boots satisfy OSHA job site safety requirements?
Yes. Blue Ox models feature ASTM F2413-18 certified composite safety toes and Electrical Hazard (EH) protection, fully satisfying OSHA requirements for commercial construction, warehousing, and manufacturing environments.
Q2: Will the collapsible heel mechanism collapse while walking backward or climbing ladders?
No. The HandsFree Labs mechanism is engineered specifically for directional activation. It only yields under vertical, downward heel strikes entering at a backward angle. Horizontal force, climbing rungs on ladders, or backward walking steps engage the rigid support frame, preventing accidental heel collapse.
Q3: How do you clean Blue Ox boots if the heel fills with wet concrete or mud?
The external leather and rubber components can be hosed down and brushed like any standard work boot. The internal mechanical elements are fully sealed behind a waterproof, debris-proof membrane, preventing slurry or fine particulate matter from infiltrating the hinge springs.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
