Safety requirements in workplaces are becoming more stringent and one of the requirements is that any one inside the premises, whether he is an employee or a visitor, must wear the right safety shoes along with helmets. Foot protection is absolutely necessary in workplaces for several reasons.
The foot bears the weight of the entire body and helps in locomotion. It has the maximum number of bones that are protected only by a layer of skin. There is no padding of muscle or fat to prevent damages should a heavy obstacle fall on the foot or if someone steps on a sharp object while walking or working. In construction sites and in fabrication workshops the risk is always present of something heavy falling on the foot and causing a fracture. Workers on construction sites must walk on surfaces that may be strewn with sharp objects that can puncture the soles of the feet and cause injuries. Workers in factories where chemicals are being processed cannot go about barefoot because such chemicals may be corrosive. In all such cases wearing Speed single density low ankle size safety shoes provides ample protection for the feet from any heavy falling objects, chemicals and sharp objects on the ground.
Damage from heavy objects is not the only danger in workplaces. Electricians as well as workers on shop floors always face the risk of electrocution. Three phase power is common in industrial environments and high power is drawn by motors, heaters and electrical equipments. There may be a current leak. Electricians working on panels are exposed to the risk of coming in contact with live wires. If adequate foot protection is not available there is the risk of workers sustaining shocks that can be fatal. The Electrical Shoes are shock proof shoes from Sure Safety specifically designed for those working with heavy duty electrical equipments and on power distribution high tension lines and power generating stations. These shoes can withstand voltages up to 11 KV for a brief period and save lives.
The problem with most safety shoes is that they are made of synthetic materials and have a heavy metal toe insert. It can be uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. This may lead workers to avoiding Use of Safety Shoes. However, Speed and Saviour safety shoes for general industrial and electrical use are made of genuine, 2 mm thick leather that breathes and provides a comfortable fit. Instead of a metal toe guard these shoes feature a fiberglass toe insert that has better impact resistance than metal. The soles are extra thick, springy, long lasting and durable PU with high electrical and mechanical strength. Besides, these shoes do not have the typical clunky look of industrial shoes but they are sleek and stylish. This is added incentive to workers as well as engineers and supervisors to keep the shoes on the entire time they are inside the work premises. Safety shoes use is mandatory and if the shoes are comfortable as well as highly protective, people will wear them of their own free will and stay fully protected.
