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Ever imagined the plight of workmen without adequate foot
protection, employed in an industry unit with machines which may grievously
injure their limbs ?
The casualty? Besides the workman and his dear ones, productivity
which will obviously be slow as workers would be more than careful to keep
themselves out of harm’s way. It would also lead to financial losses arising
with unfailing regularity due to medical attention given to injured workmen. It
may even lead to industrial unrest and subsequent losses where the injuries
turn life-threatening.
What then is the solution?
In short, Industrial Safety shoes.
Industrial safety of which shoes are an important part is in itself
quite a vast field from types of shoes to the very components which go into
making them safe.
We start with one of the most important components of a Safety
Shoes. The Steel Toe.
Q: What is a steel toe and how does it provide protection to the
wearer?
A steel cap that is built into the toe box of a work boot during its construction to provide protection for the toes and feet of the wearer. The steel toe is designed to meet specific safety requirements for foot protection against both impact and compression by heavy objects. These find usage in various kinds of industries.
A steel cap that is built into the toe box of a work boot during its construction to provide protection for the toes and feet of the wearer. The steel toe is designed to meet specific safety requirements for foot protection against both impact and compression by heavy objects. These find usage in various kinds of industries.
Q: What are the alternative to the steel in the steel toe?
A: A composite toe. Essentially the same as a steel toe, it is a non-metallic and non-magnetic safety toe cap that is lighter in weight than a steel toe cap. The composite toe meets the same safety requirements and regulations as a steel toe.
A: A composite toe. Essentially the same as a steel toe, it is a non-metallic and non-magnetic safety toe cap that is lighter in weight than a steel toe cap. The composite toe meets the same safety requirements and regulations as a steel toe.
Q: Which is better, a steel toe or a composite toe?
A: Both offer the wearer a measure of protection because each meets safety requirements. Steel toe boots tend to be a little heavier than composite toe ones, but many prefer a steel toe cap as they think it affords more protection than a composite toe. In the end, it boils down to one’s personal preferences in making the decision.
A: Both offer the wearer a measure of protection because each meets safety requirements. Steel toe boots tend to be a little heavier than composite toe ones, but many prefer a steel toe cap as they think it affords more protection than a composite toe. In the end, it boils down to one’s personal preferences in making the decision.
Q: Where do composite toed boots score over the conventional steel
toe?
A: Steel toe boots given their weight, can be uncomfortable for workers who walk long distances (meter readers and mail carriers) or who must pass through metal detectors (nuclear workers and security personnel) during the course of their work day. Composite toe safety boots are thus more suited for these jobs.
A: Steel toe boots given their weight, can be uncomfortable for workers who walk long distances (meter readers and mail carriers) or who must pass through metal detectors (nuclear workers and security personnel) during the course of their work day. Composite toe safety boots are thus more suited for these jobs.
The industrial
scenario in a city like Pune is the kind which welcomes the initiative of
introducing the concept of steel/ composite toed industrial shoes.
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About Author :- Sara Rajput is the Managing head of Sara Safety Shoes.
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