Protective Footwear
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Protective Footwear Articles
Below is a list of articles that have been published on this topic.
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Safety Footwear: A Step in the Right Direction [May 2010]
Ian Moses, the Research and Development and PPE Manager for Grampian Fire and Rescue Service is an authority on the benefits and features of various types of Safety Footwear. In his article he contributes a generous insight into the types of footwear products available on the market today and highlights the features of various types of footwear appropriate to certain situations.
Slip Resistance of Footwear - Worn outdoor footwear and work footwear: a comparison [Apr 2010]
Worn outdoor footwear exhibits a wide range of potential slip resistance. The roughness, tread and hardness are components with only a minor influence upon the slip resistance. The material combination is probably the decisive factor determining the slip resistance.
Safety Footwear - Protection through well engineered design and manufacture [Mar 2010]
Intro: To consistently and effectively provide the necessary level of protection, safety footwear must be carefully designed and manufactured. A thorough consideration at the development stage of both the design and materials to be used can save both time and money during the testing and certification stage. A well-engineered product will also help to ensure there are few or no problems identified during ongoing compliance testing, thereby avoiding costly product recalls and the risk of litigation.
Industrial Safety Footwear - A Step In The Right Direction [Feb 2010]
The provision and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been subject of much debate over the years both in the UK and beyond. Up until recent times, employers would simply state that you must have your own safety boots and overall before starting work. This is no longer the case with changes in recent years to legislation ensuring that PPE is provided by the employer free of charge to the worker. This is obviously the case in the UK and most of Europe however the same may not go for all workers in areas of the world not so well regulated. For the purpose of this article we will focus on UK legislation as a guide to what is an acceptable level of provision of PPE and in particular safety Footwear. Before we discuss the various types of safety footwear available on the market it is important that we review the legislation that drives the provision of, training for and the maintenance of PPE in the workplace today.
Acceptance of Safety Footwear [Jan 2010]
Insufficient acceptance of safety shoes in the workplace challenges optimization of this footwear category (18). Prejudices against safety footwear are inadequate comfort, little cushioning abilities or high weight. Moreover, overuse injury is directly related to poor quality or function of safety shoes (1, 10, 14, 24).
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Protective Footwear [Sep 2009]
Getting to grips with slips and trips
Safety Footwear [May 2009]
Testing and Certification
Many predominant industries in the Middle East such as petrochemical, construction, telecommunications, as well as oil and gas utilities, require extensive use of PPE.
Safety Footwear [Apr 2009]
Protection and comfort, beyond safety standards
Feet have a tough job to do in working life, a fact that is overlooked all too often. Prolonged standing, walking, climbing, handling heavy machinery, falling objects, and slippery or sharp surfaces are just some of the many workplace hazards that feet may be exposed to on a daily basis. According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics, slips and trips account for the highest number of work-related major injuries across all industry sectors, while TUC figures show that over two million sick days are lost every year owing to lower limb disorders.
On Your Feet? [Nov 2008]
The onus is on the individual to follow procedures
Just about everyone knows what we mean when we talk about 'safety boots' ....or do they? Hidden behind this familiar and widely used term are several layers of complexity, which can lead to confusion and misunderstanding, which can in turn lead to significant injuries or, in extreme circumstances, death.
On The Back Foot [May 2008]
Fighting Against Back Pain in the Workplace
About 80% of people in industrial nations are, in varying degrees, suffering from back pain. 30% are considered to be chronic. Most backaches, though, are avoidable. More and more young people are prone to this problem, even whilst pupils and students. This is a very serious problem for the person involved who suffers because of the lasting effect on his psyche.
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Staying on Your Feet [Apr 2008]
With safety footwear
Over the years safety footwear has advanced from steel toe capped boots, into a large and expanding business. This is good for choice and cost, but can be a bit of a nightmare for employers trying to select suitable protective footwear for their employees.
HSI's Footwear FORUM [Jan 2008]
An insight into the safety footwear arena
We offered footwear manufacturers the opportunity to explain what they think are the most important considerations when selecting this major piece of PPE, what developments they are particularly proud of and how they see the market progressing in the future.
Get a Foot Hold [Jul 2007]
Safety footwear risk assessment
The use of safety footwear in the workpace can often be seen as a tricky issue for employers, but it really doesn't need to be if risk assessments are carried out and applied.
Protective Workwear [Apr 2007]
Ways to CE marked products
The beginning of the 1990s, when the Council Directive 89/686/EEC on personal protective equipment (PPE) came into effect, there was a shift to make protective clothing true PPE. Since then protective clothing has grown to be the largest sector of the PPE market in Western Europe1. The new regulations and standards have bolstered this growth. Furthermore, increased emphasis on protecting people from occupational and leisure related hazards has necessitated the development of different and often more complex protective clothing.
These Boots Are Made For ...... [Jan 2007]
Working! - Basics, selection and trends
For every sport there exists a shoe to prevent the musculoskeletal system of the foot from suffering injuries, wearing out or exhaustion. It is natural to wear a safe and proper sports shoe.
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Protective Work Wear [Apr 2006]
Protective work wear for various end-users
Better By Design [Jan 2006]
Biomechanical aspects of safety shoes
Protective Clothing [Jan 2006]
Filtering devices for industrial workplaces
Protective Footwear [Apr 2004]
Basics, selection and trends
Protective Clothing [Jan 2004]
Interdisciplinary expertise is best
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