Safety Footwear
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New safety footwear website

Zephyr Workgear, the Northamptonshire based provider of safety and occupational footwear and workwear, has launched a new website, www.zephyr.global.

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Not all PPE is created equal

HSM speaks to Neil Hewitt, divisional director, Quality and Technical Standards at Arco about the issues of non-compliant, CE marked, personal protective equipment and the steps the industry needs to take to minimise the risk of these products entering into the European market.

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Stamping down on safety

The most recent HSE statistics revealed that 28% of all non-fatal injuries recorded in 2014/15 were caused by slips and trips. These types of accidents are still the single most common cause of injuries at work and result in costs to employers from lost time working and possible life-long injuries to workers. Jon Marchant, global category manager at Dr. Martens looks at the potential risks and offers advice on ways to help reduce slips and trips in the workplace.

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Foot health for construction

Construction workers’ feet go through a lot. Uncomfortable boots on hard uneven surfaces can easily, quickly and almost inevitably lead to foot issues. 

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Trainer-style safety shoe

Nowadays, good safety shoes are part and parcel of a day’s work on site – just like good working clothes and quality hand tools.

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Highest slip resistance score

Italian premium safety footwear brand Aimont’s new 24 Bit collection of stylish safety shoes is said to be one of the top rated in the world, with the highest score ever recorded for slip resistance on ceramic tiles with soapy water, at 0,98.

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Safety footwear catalogue

The new Louis Steitz Secura Safety Footwear Catalogue builds on the established features of Steitz footwear, which include multiple width fittings, Vario weight dependent heel cushioning, Vitality forefoot cushioning and approval from the AGR (German Healthy Back Campaign).

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Safety shoes arrive in UK

Now part of the Hultafors Group UK’s portfolio of premium brands, Toe Guard is said to deliver great value safety footwear for all kinds of working environments and weather conditions.

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