Treaded shovel for narrow trench work such as pipe and cable laying and for working on or near live cables. Heat treated and tempered for high performance and long life. Integrated hand stop to help prevent the hand slipping onto forged head. Individually tested to 1000 volts. Carbon Steel Blade D-Handle Oil, Chemical & Water Resistant 2 x Insulation Layers Oil, Chemical & Water-Resistant Polyfibre Shaft Solid Forged Blade Carbon Steel Blade D-Handle Oil, Chemical & Water Resistant 2 x Insulation Layers Oil, Chemical & Water-Resistant Polyfibre Shaft Solid Forged Blade