Safety Shoes-The First Line Of Defense against Foot Injuries

Industrial workers engaged in industries such as petrochemicals and oil & gas are exposed to the dangers of accidents of accidents on a daily basis. As an operations manager, your main aim is to ensure a high level of efficiency of productivity without exposing your workers to any type of dangers. Safety shoes are one of the most primary items that they will require staying on the move while working in oil excavation sites and refineries. Aware of the challenges & myths faced by industrial workers, safety shoes manufacturers across different parts of the world have come up with many new characteristics to meet the needs of buyers.

Keeping the hot and humid conditions in which technicians and engineers work, pioneers in the safety products industry have equipped their shoes with comfortable fabric linings to make them sweat and odour free. In addition to this feature, Allen Cooper safety shoes come with nail guard anti-perforation mid-sole. They also feature a single density PU outsole, molded in-sock which offers a high level of convenience. The out sole of these footwear has anti-static, anti-slip, oil and heat resistant properties. The pairs have a Moccasin design and ensure a high level of agility in challenging working conditions.

But for first time buyers, selecting safety shoes can be a bit of a challenge at the initial stage. If you are one of them, then electricity compliance would be one of the most important factors that you will need to concentrate upon. There is always a high risk of workers getting exposed to electrical currents at the excavation sites or in refineries. Therefore, you need to look for boots that comply with the latest ISI standards and can offer protection to high voltage, open electric currents to your personnel at work.

Metatarsal injuries are some of the most common foot injuries that industrial workers suffer from. The recovery process in case of such injuries is quite time-consuming. Shoes that come with steel toes do not offer metatarsal protection. Therefore, you will need to look for a pair which can offer protection to this part of the user’s body. A number of safety shoes available online come with a shield-like feature that offers a composite toe and extends to the top of the instep. As a result, the user can be safe from any impact felt on his foot while he is on the move.

Check whether the instep has a proper fitting or not. It should be too tight or loose. Pairs that come with loose insteps cause excessive slipping on the heel. Doing so will also ensure that your workers do not experience heel and toe pan which they normally doing while wearing shoes with tight insteps. You will need to take into account the different widths available to select a shoe with the perfect fitting instep. At the initial stage, users are likely to experience slight slippage in the heel area. But it will subside with time and disappear completely.

3 Myths That 2017 Will Break About Safety Shoes

New Year for the industrial sector brings your ticket to achieving benefits and satisfaction from your factory jobs. While industrial operations also bring risks, we are endowed with safety features to protect your life and also enhance your work creativity. Especially after the recent fire accident in Sahibabad, workers must pay keen attention towards their safety. Consider the case of safety shoes for that matter: everyone knows how essential they are in ensuring an accident-immune environment, no matter what industry bracket you work for. Our in-house surveys, however, highlight a different issue altogether. Most of the workers do not prefer using safety shoes and for valid reasons.

Valid? Well, that is what they think their beliefs about safety shoes. Based on the responses provided by our long-loyal customers, one thing got clear: the average factory professional does not have adequate information about safety shoes. So here we are, entering 2017, discussing the top 3 myths about safety shoes that need be shattered. We have included the top three brands namely Bata, Allen Cooper and Karam safety shoes but similar features are found in other shoe brands such as Tiger safety shoes.

• Too Heavy Feet
  Quite understandable. One cannot wear some 10 lb accessory every day at work, But hey,  do you think safety shoes are heavy just because they are made of super-resistant metals? Not really! In general, safety shoes from Allen Cooper or Tiger safety shoes weigh not more than 45 grams (approx. 1.6 oz), which is no heavier than your wrist watch, or the Ray Ban goggles you wearing. Take it for a fact, safety shoes are always lighter than the average sports shoes. Add on to that the specially demanded foot and toe protection features so that the wearer need not risk his safety while climbing ladders, or walking on the moist (greasy ) surface.
• They get too hot or cold for feet
  That could be a problem, like literally, when the temperature rises, the feet would almost boil. But thank god, the safety shoes designed for high-end users like you do have insulating feature. Reversing the temperature effect, the Karam safety shoes make your feet cold in summer, and in winter? Warm, yeah you got it. Just ensure you wear the right type of shocks so that the felts inside the inner shoe can work at its best, Also, these shoes and their likes at Bata safety shoes collection are supported with steel cap protection, so that your toes feel the cushion comfort.
• Not stylish :(
  For years, Nikhil avoided using safety shoes, It didn’t appear stylish, and was a turn-off for his personality, he said. I agree. Young professionals like Nikhil prefer to look presentable, no matter what time of the day you wish to notice them. Imagine how surprised Nikhil can get after we tell them that Allen Cooper safety shoes can be a style mantra for smart professionals. Whether hiking boots, or jogging shoes, or even loafers, Allen Cooper safety shoes come in all trendy designs. As a matter of fact, 2017 is going to see the trend of making safety shoes as your fashion statement.

Having said that, it is however recommended to consult an expert salesman or your job-specific consultant to ensure you pick the right safety shoes for your work. Available at a reasonable price, these accessories are a must-have thing if you work in an infrastructure risking your body.