129: Safety shoes, working safely and higher efficiency

Safety shoes (footwear) also called work shoes are durable shoes which protect the foot and body against the risk factors. Safety shoes are one of the essential personal safety equipment which should not be neglected in the workplace

Risk factors are as below:

• Risk of falling objects (impact)
• Risk of compression
• Risk of electric shock

Safety shoes specifications:

1. Toe reinforcement (with steel or composite protective material)
2. Heel reinforcement
3. Ankle support
4. Achilles protection
5. Leg support
6. Resistant to slipping
7. Shock absorption
8. Water resistant
9. Oil resistant
10. Cold insulation
11. Heat insulation
12. Flame retardant
13. Antistatic
14. Arch support
15. Ventilation

Safety shoes applications:

1. Construction sites
2. Industrial sites (automotive, chemical, mining etc.)
3. Outdoor workspaces (transport, agriculture, horticulture, forestry etc.)

Related standards:

• ASTM F2412-18a
• ASTM F2413-18
• CSA Z195
• ISO 20345