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the opposite end, freezing temperatures require insulation, and paper-thin aluminum technology that reflects and retains body heat is being implemented in some modern safety footwear styles, adding warmth without the bulk of traditional insulation materials.
Fit for Work
It can be difficult to achieve safety performance and better well- being if your employees are wearing improperly fitted PPE such as footwear. The right size and width of a work boot can help ensure all-day comfort and also minimize the chances of jobsite injury. Working with a footwear partner that properly trains all associates to understand how to fit for not only length but also width goes a long way to ensuring the right fit for each worker. Besides more traditional fitting methods, new technologies can provide revealing and indispensable data to offer a custom fit including the unique size, shape, arch height and pressure points on each foot.
Because women’s and men’s feet are shaped differently, it is also important to look at
gender-specific footwear design. Progressive footwear manufacturers are closely examining the differences and introducing purpose-built options made using gender-specific lasts or women-specific patterns to ensure the best fit possible. Having the right footwear selection that considers all employees fosters safety, comfort and inclusivity.
Finally, modern technology allows for work boots to feel comfortable while also looking stylish. New low-profile products that look like stylish sneakers but include important features like toe protection are increasingly common. These options not only meet jobsite safety standards but allow for an easy transition from work to everyday activities for both men and women.
Advancing Safety Solutions
for the Work that Moves the World
Safety professionals are constantly working confidently behind the scenes day after day to equip workers with gear that protects them on the job to ensure a job well done and their security. Not only do workers expect safety and comfort, they seek style and versatility as well as the ability to select their PPE as they would any other consumer goods purchase. After all, the first P in PPE is personal—the more an employee is comfortable with their gear, the better adoption and morale they will have on the jobsite.
The right safety partner recognizes the crucial mission of safety professionals and the evolving workers of today and tomorrow. A partner can meet workers where they are—whether that is through retail locations or onsite mobile trucks with trained and knowledgeable personnel who understand the importance of safety, proper fit and satisfaction to equip any worker with the right work PPE for the job. Now is a great time to take advantage of new innovations and solutions that can support employee safety, comfort and overall wellness so safety professionals and their teams can remain focused on doing the important work that moves the world, in the safest way possible.
Tito Warren is the president of global industrial sales and operations at Red Wing.
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