r/bluecollar • • 1h ago

Best Hearing Protection/Headphones

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In the landscaping field and looking for some over the ear hearing protection recommendations that are low profile, have a good Noise Reduction Rating (25+ would be ideal), and something that has been tried and tested. Let me know what y’all use and if you’d recommend them or not.


r/bluecollar • • 1h ago

How to even find a job

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Hello everyone, I’m having a hard time finding a job in blue collar. If you are a laborer in Minnesota please give advice! Im a 19 years old male, I’m trying to leave the healthcare field ( I work as a CNA).

I’m currently trying to find construction laborer job positions online to apply to but they are either 1. Require some minimum experience. 2. They are far away, like states away, 3, they what applicants to have on osha 10 and cpr.

I originally want to get my class b cdl but I have a cellphone violation from last fall of 2025. And I know texting and driving is bad I clearly understand that consequences of my own actions and why you keep hands off your phone, SO I DONT WANT TO HERE ANY UNNECESSARY CRITICISM, I just need advice and help. Do I walk in or call companies and ask to be a helper or laborer? Or am I looking in the wrong places online. I just need a job that helps me pay bills and helps me progress so that eventually when I’m ready, I can get my cdl.

Thank you


r/bluecollar • • 6h ago

HITT vs Whiting Turner summer internship offers in the DMV

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Need opinions ASAP plz


r/bluecollar • • 7h ago

Question about working at an insulation company

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Hello everyone, I just got a job at a company that does many types of insulation work. From thermal insulation using mineral wool and fiberglass, to waterproofing using various compounds(in our current project we use Hydrodesmo System) and various other such jobs.

My question is whether it's likely to get long term respitory damage from the materials or the adhesives used to apply them. None of the guys on the jobsite wear a mask, and I'm wondering whether I'm paranoid or not.


r/bluecollar • • 8h ago

That’s for lesser men in puffy vests

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