The Bulldog Insulated Treaded General Service Shovel is the perfect tool for any contractor in need of a reliable and heavy duty shovel. The shovel is forged from one piece of steel with an epoxy paint coating to provide optimum protection against corrosive substances, and the round corner blades reduce penetration damage to underground pipes and cables. The treads enable you to use more force and it also acts as boot protection. Fitted with a one piece, heavy-duty fibreglass YD handle. Manufactured to BS8020. Individually tested to 10, 000 volts, guaranteed to 1, 000 volts, and supplied with a Certificate of Conformity.