Selecting the right safety footwear
Clair Weston, marketing manager at uvex Safety (UK) examines the selection and use of the right protective footwear in the workplace and how it can literally be a life-saver.
Clair Weston, marketing manager at uvex Safety (UK) examines the selection and use of the right protective footwear in the workplace and how it can literally be a life-saver.
Timberland PRO has launched a new safety boot for construction site workers in the UK called Timberland PRO PRO HERO.
Available from Safety Toes Europe, the Slipp-R is described as a robust steel-toe overshoe that can be used for temporary toe protection and is suitable for the fashion conscious.
Employers must, by law, supply safety footwear to workers in hazardous environments under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. However, not all safety footwear is the same, as the European and International standards relating to it have changed, as Stuart Thorne, UK managing director of safety footwear manufacturer U Group, explains.
Swenco, a Canadian manufacturer of protective footwear products has earned CE approval for its Steel-Flex Steel Toe Overshoe.
Ejendals is launching its new JALAS collection – the Exalter safety shoe, starting with five models.
Walking on hard tiled or concrete surfaces takes its toll on the feet as well as the ankles, knees and lower back. This constant pounding can cause pain, discomfort and fatigue.
As part of its new 2015 range, Scruffs has launched the Mistral safety boot, designed to look stylish and deliver hard-wearing and functional performance.
Rock Fall (UK) has launched a new chainsaw safety boot suitable for industries ranging from forestry to rail.
Designed for hot climate conditions, the Unlined Gore-Tex Extended Comfort footwear has been developed to be extremely breathable.
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