Having the right footwear is one of the measures that can help avoid slips and trips in the workplace. James Abbott explains what you need to know about slip resistant footwear.

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Simon Ash reveals what goes into their firefighter footwear and the testing that helps them meet high standards of comfort and safety.

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We put the spotlight on PPE and our latest survey uncovers the views and opinions about PPE regulation, procurement and innovation. Kelly Rose looks at the results.

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Leather vs vegan leather – which has the smaller carbon footprint? Matthew Roberts shines a light on some of the misconceptions and myths about sustainability and veganism in the apparel industry.

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For many years there has been a lot of confusion surrounding the electrical properties of footwear which are identified by the various markings found on footwear. Lloyd Preston gives an overview of the properties offered and their suitability to certain end uses.

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Chris Payne explains how hi- vis safety footwear can save lives as well as limbs.

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Safety footwear is an important part of PPE. There are so many choices available now that the wearer can get the protection they need in comfortable and well-fitted footwear. Darren Bowman and Sam Hill provide an insight.

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Peter Dumigan talks about why speeding up the adoption of a circular economy is essential to meeting climate targets - sharing what proactive manufacturers, including Emma Safety Footwear and Snickers Workwear, are doing to accelerate change and explain how end-users and specifiers can make a difference.

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uvex explores the impacts of lower-limb fatigue on productivity, worker health and footwear implications. By Dr Caleb Wegener PhD (Biomechanics), B App Sc (Pod) Hons

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Comfort and protection are two key benefits of having the right safety footwear. Here, Stuart Thorne explores the many other advantages.

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The evolution of safety footwear has come on leaps and bounds, and according to Peter Dumigan, behavioural safety and material technology is having a real influence on design.

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Fatigue at work is a serious problem that is often not given the recognition it deserves, yet it can cause both personal and organisational ill health in many ways. The right safety footwear can help reduce fatigue at work says uvex.

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Simon Ash, UK sales manager at HAIX , examines the new EU PPE Regulation and asks: what does it mean for footwear?

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Stuart Thorne, managing director, U-Power, explains why women at work need comfortable, good-quality, slip-resistant and protective footwear just as much as men do.

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A new survey has revealed the difficulty industry workers face when simply trying to replace their boots.

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Protecting your feet while you work is important, but does a bog-standard pair of safety boots really meet the mark, or is paying out a few extra pounds worth the investment? John Dabb, sales and marketing director at Hyde, looks at the options.

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Jon Marchant, global category manager at Dr. Martens, explains the best ways to keep feet healthy during the summer months and how the world of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is developing to make clumpy work boots a thing of the past.

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HSM speaks to David Clark, UK managing director of the Hultafors Group - which designs and manufactures the Solid Gear and Toe Guard brands of safety shoes and boots - about the future of protective footwear.

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Steel toe cap boots have come a long way, in fact many safety boots and shoes now have 'plastic' or aluminium toe caps. Now the correct safety footwear does a lot more than just preventing the crushing of the wearers toes and, says Bruce Salisbury, UK national sales manager, Steitz Securaand, it should have a positive effect on overall wellbeing.

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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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Fast like training shoes, but tough like work boots.

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uvex launches a range of safety footwear under the brand name Heckel, to complement its already successful footwear range. Designed to withstand the rigors of demanding industrial environments, the Heckel range delivers sporty, lightweight and technically sound footwear without compromising style or comfort.

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Rockfall Slate Non-Metallic Waterproof Safety Boot with Midsole

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Designed with service industry professionals in mind, Mamba Trax have the durability to last whilst protecting your workplaces carpet or hardwood flooring.

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