Work and Safety Footwear

Safety hazards are a part of most workplaces. The major cause for workplace accidents is negligence in following work place safety. Specially designed footwear  help prevent injuries at the work spot to a great extent. 

Types of Work and Safety Footwear

• Safety Toed : Safety-toed shoes  have toe areas reinforced with a cap. They are lighter than steel toed shoes .  

• Steel Insoles: Steel insoles  restrict the movement of toes and are helpful to individuals with joint problems. 

• Metal Instep Guard : They protect the feet from puncture injuries through a protective metal shield. 

• Steel-Toed Boots : The shoes  have steel toe caps that are a common sight in heavy industries.  

• Plastic Shoe Covers : Plastic shoe covers on shoes are for reasons of hygiene and are used in hospitals and day cares

• Anti slip shoes are required to prevent slipping.

• For places where is ther a build-up of static electricity, static dissipative protective footwear  can help dispel electricity.

Footwear for Workplace Safety Tips

• The internal surface of the work shoe  must be in a straight line from the heel to the end of the big toe.
• Consider using insoles  where the job needs walking or standing on solid floors.
• Women’s safety shoes  are widely used by women in the workplace.
• When choosing footwear, one should keep in mind that tight socks  or stockings  can spasm the toes as much as poorly-fitted shoes and also cause blisters. Safety socks  are always preferred.

Manufacturers of Work and Safety Footwear

• Wynnster 
• Sage 
• Dunlop 
• Protec 

Quick Picks

Quick Picks
Cofra Safety Work Shoe For the Electronic and Explosive Industry : The footwear with electric resistance and padded heels is a work shoe for the electronic and explosive industry.	Taskforce Safety Boots and Safety Shoes : The anti slip work shoes are made of leather and have soles resistant to oil and alkali.	Dealer Work wear Safety Boot with Steel Toecap : The steel toe cap in the safety boot prevents crushing injuries in work places.

Quick Picks
Caterpillar Rig Leather Safety Work Shoes : The leather safety work shoes feature steel midsoles for under foot protection.	Schurr Safety with steel toe cap : Tthe shoes are ideally worn in operation theaters and pharmaceutical departments.	Amblers Hiker Style Safety Shoes : The protective work shoes are hiker styled with steel midsoles.

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