The Bulldog Insulated Treaded Taper Mouth Shovel is the perfect tool for any contractor in need of a reliable and heavy duty shovel. Forged from one piece of steel with an epoxy paint coating to provide optimum protection against corrosive substances, the shovel's round cornered blade dramatically reduces penetration damage to underground pipes and cable. The treads enable you to use more force, and also act as boot protection, also 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.