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Jallatte Rig Boots
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Jallatte Rig Boots

Associated (Dingwall, Scotland, born 1960)
Date1987-2004
Object NameRig Boots
MediumLeather, synthetic sole and fur inner.
ClassificationsNorth Sea Oil and Gas Industries
AcquisitionPresented in 2019 by Sue Jane Taylor.
LocationOn Display - Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Object numberABDMS095570
About MeSafety boots worn by Sue Jane Taylor whilst onboard Piper Alpha a few months before the fatal explosion. She subsequently used them on all her visits to offshore installations.

Such footwear is obligatory offshore in most situations. Every worker will carry a pair with them and use them during their shift. Legislation defines the resistance to impact required for safety wear such as this as well as its ability to withstand chemicals and heat as well as ability to prevent slips.
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