Benefits of Safety Shoes at Workplace

by Shameem Adhikarath Blogger

Safety shoes are a type of safety equipment primarily used by workers to protect their feet from burns, cuts, punctures and impact. These shoes are made up of a protective layer and soleplate in the primary sole. The modern version of work safety shoes come with various unique features like flexibility, stylish design and comfort to reduce the chance of getting feet injury. The safety shoes are available in different sizes & shapes and are available for both men & women. 

Some of the benefits of using safety shoes at the workplace are:

 

• Protect from Flying and Falling Objects – The workplace is filled with people, machinery and vehicles. Thus, there is a certain chance of falling in such an active working environment. The steel toe boots prove to be an effective solution to work against the feet' falling and flying injuries.

 

• Prevention from slip and fall – A proper safety shoe pair can provide the required protection against slips, trips and falls. The correct fitting of the shoes improves the balance and thus prevent the user from tripping or falling. 

 

• Protect feet from punctures due to sharp items – The heavy-duty shoes with thick material and soles help in offering proper protection against the sharp objects.

 

• Protect from electric hazards – Electricity is one factor to give rise to the accidents at the workplace. Thus, the non-conductive shoes made up of either leather or rubber protects the user from electric spark or hazards. Thus, the safety shoes prevent the accidents that can occur due to the naked wires, cables, coils, etc.

 

• Prevent burns or wear and tear – There is a probability of getting industrial fire at the workplace due to the presence of chemicals, oils and acids. Thus, safety shoes made of durable materials protects from these burns and chemical splashes that can damage the skin of workers’ feet or hands. 

• Resist Fatigue – It is prevalent for the workers to stand and walk over hard surfaces like concrete or cement roads for long time inside the industry. It leads to fatigue on the feet, muscles, legs and limps and can result in severe pain if not treated well in time. In such a scenario, wearing shoes with proper cushioning and arch support to relieve the muscles and remove the stress is suggested. The shoes help to reduce fatigue and improve the comfort of the wearer. So, it will lead to an increase in productivity and efficiency at the workplace. 

• Protect feet from extreme weather conditions – Extreme weather conditions can lead to injuries in the form of frost-bite, hypothermia, etc., that needs to be treated in time. The workers usually experience these injuries while working in wet and cool environments or working outdoors during winter or rainy time. So, in this case, selecting waterproof or insulated shoes or safety shoes that are made from appropriate materials is suggested. 

 

Conclusion

There are different forms of workplace and industrial hazards existing at the industries or factories. Thus, it is essential and clever to provide your workers with suitable safety shoes and boots as it proves to be one of the easy and effective ways to protect your workers from these hazards. Keep your employees safe and productive by offering them well-suited safety shoes and get the desirable results. 

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