Industrial Safety Shoe

Always wear socks. They allow the foot to move properly within the boot or shoe, and help keep salts from sweat breaking down the shoe leather. Socks enhance the comfort of a well-fitting work boot.

If a heavy object falls on safety toe of your steel-toed boots and bends the protective covering, you should replace those boots as soon as possible to ensure your feet are protected properly.

When assessing the type of safety footwear that's appropriate for the workplace, it's recommended you look at electronic hazards as well and the potential risk of static electrical discharges when explosive materials are nearby.

More than 100,000 foot injuries occur on the job each year, costing employers more than $1 billion a year. For that reason, it is likely that your employer will be adamant that you wear safety shoes, and you should be as well for your own sake.

While you may hesitate to spend good money on safety shoes, consider the money you will save by not having foot injuries. This includes hospital and doctor's office co-pays, prescriptions, and eventually the safety shoes you should have had in the first place!

While the cap on a steel-toed boot is typically made of steel, some safety boots are capped with a composite material or plastic such as thermoplastic polyurethane or aluminum.

One of the newest features of safety shoes is the metal instep guards, which help protect your feet from any objects that could puncture them.

Did you know that three out of four foot injuries that occur in the workplace happen when the injured party was not weary safety boots? This is an important step in keeping yourself safe at work.

If you find a boot you like, but there's pressure on the tops of your toes, you may consider thicker insoles. If you experience this discomfort, it commonly is because of shoes that are too wide, long or roomy inside.

Industrial work boots are designed to provide a high level of protection for the feet, with a special emphasis on metatarsal guards, which add a layer of protection to the top of the foot.

Keep in mind that there are differences between steel toe work boots and military steel toe work boots. Essentially, military boots comply with certain standards needed in both the military and law enforcement professions.

When selecting safety boots, leave plenty of toe space and allow for room to accommodate thick socks or arch support, if necessary. Be sure when laced the boots feel snugly around the ankle and heel.

We recommend that you have employees have their shoe size checked every three to five years. Foot size changes over time, and the longer an employee has been with you, the greater the chance that his or her foot size has changed. Comfort and safety go hand in hand.