By Jayden Mark Work boots are designed to ensure that we are safe in the workplace. For every type of job, OSHA specifies the safety requirements for PPE. This would include boots, gloves, protective eyewear, and other equipment that minimizes our risk of injury at work. Work boots for electricians are specifically designed to protect […]
Importance of Safety Boots for Your Work Force
By Jayden Mark 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 […]
Work Boot Safety Ratings Explained
By Jayden Mark 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. […]
Work Boot Safety Standards Explained
By Jayden Mark 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.The following is a more in-depth look at different requirements for safety boot […]
ASTM F2413 Standard Explained
By Jayden Mark The ASTM F2413 standard is a classification for safety footwear. Work boots are tested and rated according to their performance. The ASTM regulations for safety shoes require that products meet minimum design, testing, and labeling criteria. ASTM F2413 replaces ANSI Z41 as the international standard for protective footwear. Table of Contents How ASTM […]
How Much Do Steel Toe Boots Weigh and Other Factors that can Affect it’s Weight
By Jayden Mark If you work in a hazardous environment, steel toe safety boots are probably on your priority list for PPE. Apart from protecting yourself from dangers, like falling heavy objects and cuts, you also need to consider your general comfort when wearing safety boots. How much the steel toe boot weighs is an […]
What are ESD Shoes?
By Jayden Mark What are ESD shoes and when do you need to wear them? How are ESD safety shoes made? Is there a difference between ESD and EH shoes? These are the questions I’ll be answering and more. There seems to be a lot of mystery surrounding ESD shoes. People are not always sure […]
Everything you Need to Know About Steel Toe Boots
By Jayden Mark The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for regulating your safety in the workplace. One of the requirements for many professions is that you wear protective safety boots. There are several ways that boots can protect your feet. One of the most common of these are steel toe boots and […]
Safety Footwear Types and Their Features Explained
By Jayden Mark Worker’s safety was something that industry owners seldom considered, and when a worker got injured or incapacitated in the line of duty, they just got a replacement. Due to changes in legislation from 1930 onwards, it became more cost-effective to protect the current workers from harm that replaced them. The concept of […]
PPE Used in Different Industries
By Jayden Mark The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is to ensure that employees of various business types can carry out their functions safely and effectively by preventing and limiting exposure to various occupational safety hazards. Below is a look at the six major types of PPE.PPE for the Face and EyesAs the name […]