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As workers, we depend on our feet a lot. Ensuring that they are well protected should be a high priority for both employers and workers. Sure, there are plenty of basic and general personal protective equipment such as earplugs and safety glasses that cover a broad range of hazards, but footwear selection entails more than […]

Let’s face it, most of us spend a very large percentage of our lives on the job whether we like it or not. Truth be told, there is no single work place or operating environment where a worker is 100% immune to foot injury. This is why regulations insist on adequate use of personal protective […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as the US Department for Labor require that employees in certain occupations wear personal protective equipment when working. As such, employees are obliged to meet compliance requirements when selecting PPE and safety boots for their work force.This means that as an employer, you not only have to […]

Take a moment and think about what the ideal pair of work boots looks like. While most of you picture a rugged, heavy-duty boot with a steel toe and all the latest features, very few actually consider whether their foot wear meets the set safety standards and regulations. There’s no doubt about just how important […]

When it comes to most types of jobs, what you wear can make all the difference between a gruesome injury and a simple stub in the toe. Getting the right footwear will not only make your life easier, but it will also make you more efficient and confident on the job. Having already discussed how […]

Understanding the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) International standards is essential as each work environment may require a specific safety boot style. Additionally, different work environments require work boots designed to work safely in those particular workplace hazards.Safety boot certification must pass the ASTM F2413 safety standard. There are different standards for different […]