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Today, safety footwear shopping combines both art and science to ensure that workers have the best fitting work boots for their job.
features like toe protection, meeting jobsite safety standards and allowing for an easy transition from work to everyday activities. Developments in footwear with versatile design make work a more convenient part of life for many.
On-Demand, Digital Solutions
Providing convenient opportunities for employees to secure PPE will create safer, more effective conditions for work. Over the last two years, we’ve seen exponential movement towards goods and services being sold online to work around barriers like geographic location and health and safety concerns. As our industry continues to evolve, we should strive to meet these new standards without sacrificing the quality and care safety professionals rely on to ensure the best experience for their employees.
On-demand solutions also offer personalization to your business. Employees strive to select not only state-of-the-art equipment but equipment that is best suited for their industry type and individual role on a job site. Digital solutions empower safety professionals to present their employees with the right options for the job.
Material Quality
Innovative materials have played a significant role in the evolution of safety footwear. For example, cooling textiles that provide breathability are being used as lining in shoes and boots for employees that work in hot environments and climates. For those working in freezing temperatures, increased insulation is crucial—and paper-thin aluminum technology that works to reflect and retain body heat is being implemented in some modern safety footwear styles as a response, adding warmth without the bulk of traditional insulation materials.
Another example of a material advancement includes the use of non-metallic safety toe caps in work boots. They cut out extra weight and bulk, with laboratory and field trials affirming their ability to meet the same safety standards as steel toe caps. Additionally, lightweight outsole materials are improving safety footwear by offering superior traction for high-performance, slip-resistant results.
Today, safety footwear shopping combines both art and science to ensure that workers have the best fitting work boots for their job. Now is the right time to utilize new innovative fit solutions that support employee safety, comfort and overall wellness.
Tito Warren is the president of global industrial sales and operations at Red Wing.
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