Thursday 19 December 2013

The History Of Safety Boots

Steel Toe Cap Boots
Safety boots are shoes made with a protective reinforcement at the front making them quite durable. The reinforcement help protect the toes from falling objects or any kind of compression. They are normally installed with a sole plate in the main sole to prevent against punctures that may come from below. The reinforcement is normally made of steel hence they are sometimes known as steel toe cap boots.

Tuesday 26 November 2013

The Importance of Wearing Hard Hat Head Protection in the Work Place

A person's head is definitely the most important part of the body. This is the body part that facilitates an individual's ability to think, smell, talk, feel and hear, very crucial aspects of one's life. It therefore makes a lot of sense for people to protect their heads from injuries. The first line of defence against head injuries begins with wearing a hard hat. This article can help individuals working in risky environment to Learn about the importance of hard hat head protection in the work place.

Monday 21 October 2013

Why Protective Workwear is Important in the Workplace

Protective work wear in the workplace refers to garments, helmets and goggles. They are designed to protect a worker from airborne matter, chemicals, electrical, heat and biohazards. They are worn for health purposes and job-related occupational safety.

Why protective work wear is important in the workplace, is that it provides for the safety and reduces a workers exposure to hazards, when administrative and engineering controls cannot reduce the risks to acceptable levels. The practice of using protective work wear has a hierarchy of control that provides a framework that ranks the type of hazard for risk reduction. The type of hazard, area of body protected and type of accessory or garment categorize protective work wear.

Tuesday 24 September 2013

The Different Types Of Safety Shoes For Different Job Roles

Wearing the correct footwear is very essential when employed in jobs that require a certain amount of safety. Protection of the feet can reduce and prevent any kind of injury that could take place. Safety shoes and footwear is very important and creates a safer and better working environment. Such shoes should be durable and reliable and should keep the feet protected from any harm or accidents.

Most men and women today, tend to look past these facts and buy cheaper and low quality shoes, as they believe that expensive safety shoes are uncomfortable. However many manufacturers all over the world have specially designed and created shoes that not only provide protection but also that are affordable and comfortable to wear. There are many different varieties of safety footwear that are available today Let us take a closer look at the different types of safety footwear for different job roles.

Thursday 22 August 2013

To Buy or Not To Buy: A Guide to Choosing The Best Work Shoes

Fact: wearing the wrong type of work shoes could result to blisters and bunions. Work shoes are worn for hours on end, so choosing the best work shoes that meet your individual needs is important. That can be achieved by keeping the following considerations in mind.

Monday 29 July 2013

What Types of Work Boots Are Needed to Ensure Workplace Safety

Safety Boots were invented to protect employers and employees working in industrial sites, against hazards due to fast moving objects, sharp cutters and even electrical energy. The need to protect oneself cannot be over stated and because of that, there are specific types of safety boots for different users such as safety boots for construction workers, safety boots for factory operators and even safety boots for firemen and the military. If the safety hazard becomes more pronounced due to your specific industry, you should then demand for the highest safety standards. There are a number of safety work wear items required by some industries, such as hard hats, high visibility jackets, gloves, safety glasses, safety trainers and work boots.

Thursday 13 June 2013

Protecting Your Feet With Safety Shoes Whilst In The Workplace

Workplace Safety and Safety Workwear To Improve It...

Working in a demanding environment whether it be in a factory, outside landscaping or in the comfort of your own home, one of the major risks employees and employers will be cautious of is the risk of an accident occurring. It is estimated that there were 1.1 million workplace accidents recorded during 2011/2012, with an estimated £13.4 billion being spent on treatment. They seem alarming figures, and rightly so. There are 7 major causes of workplace accidents, which include taking shortcuts, being over confident. ignoring safety procedures, mental distractions, poor housekeeping, starting a task with incomplete instructions and failure to pre-plan tasks. The majority of workplace accidents can easily be avoided with the correct health and safety regulations being introduced to the workplace along with the use of safety workwear and safety shoes.

Wednesday 12 June 2013

Finding Quality Hard Wearing Work Wear

Importance of Workwear

When working in a demanding environment, be it out in adverse weather conditions or hanging in a precarious position, the last thing you need to worry about is your workwear. Snickers workwear provides hardwearing and reliable work wear for all jobs, no matter if you're a painter or an oilrig worker. Many workplace accidents can have devastating consequences, but can easily be avoidable by following simple health and safety regulations and wearing the correct protective equipment.

Tuesday 14 May 2013

Chukka Check: All there is to a pair of Chukka Boots

How Chukka Boots & Safety Shoes Have Changed Over They Years

Footwear has been in existence for several centuries and has evolved over the years. The boots in particular have seen several variations and trend changes; the classic and ever-trendy option is the chukka boots, which has been a staple in many men's safety shoes collection. So what are these boots? How is it different from other boots? Are they casual and formal occasion- appropriate? Here is everything there is to chukka boots.

Tuesday 30 April 2013

Maximising Workplace Safety with Safety Footwear and Workwear

The Importance Of Safety Wear In The Workplace

There are a number of professions that have dangerous risks to employees, such as construction sites, factories and other places of work where operating machinery is a part of the job role. Laws and regulations have been passed by Government to maintain a safe environment for employees to work in to avoid injury. Due to these regulations, safety wear is required in such places, which has led to an array of different safety items to protect ourselves. But what are the benefits of wearing PPE (personal protective equipment)?

Monday 18 March 2013

The Benefits of Wearing Safety Footwear

Safety Wear at Work is a Must

Working in an environment where your health and safety is properly controlled is something every employee is entitled to in the workplace. Whether it is in a factory, office, and construction site or in a public place, health and safety should not be ignored. To ensure maximum safety whilst working, you should be wearing the appropriate attire such as high visibility clothing; hard hats or any other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), the one that seems to get overlooked is safety footwear. Why is ensuring we are wearing protective footwear important in the workplace?