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The other things that have been changed are the availability of new closure systems, in the past there was little choice of available closure systems, the choices were, from the standard style pull or lace up boots.  In today’s market, the old choices are still available, but there are a few variations that have been introduced, that were never available before.

The use of hook and loop fasteners has also proved very popular, particularly in the lighter varieties of protective footwear, including footwear designed for emergency service workers during flooding or swift water rescue scenarios, allowing the users to carry out many adjustments whilst wearing gloves, and where it becomes very difficult to adjust the footwear when it becomes wet,  it also give much more flexibility if the safety shoes supplier is being worn over latex or neoprene socks, which may not be a perfect foot fit.

Another system that was introduced a year ago, using ski boot technology, was the introduction of an adjustment system which uses coated stainless steel fine cable or wire.

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The use of gel insoles can make the wearing of safety footwear a different experience completely. The types of socks that are worn also has an effect of the comfort as well, where we have found and socks designed to help wick sweat from the wearer has a big effect when the users are wearing the footwear for prolonged periods on time. Finally, we have spoken a lot about the responsibilities that the employers have when issuing protective buy cheap safety shoes, it should be remembered that the wearers also have a responsibility to maintain the PPE they have been issued with. Broken laces, exposed toecaps, worn tread, or tread that is blocked with debris, footwear that is contaminated, cuts or damage to the outer body of the boot - none of that is acceptable. It is important that employees are reminded of the importance of maintaining their footwear to the best level they can. Not only does this extend the life of the product, but it makes perfectly good sense. Most people tasked with safety gloves wholesale for workers know that it has to meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.

Within each of these standards, footwear types are classified by their performance characteristics. An up to date risk assessment for your site will be your first point of reference during footwear procurement. It will identify risks on your site - be they from machinery, equipment, debris, water, chemicals or electricity. Where one or more of these is present, you have immediate clues as to what type of footwear to look for. Selecting the right type of protective footwear for your site staff is not only essential for their safety, but it also forms part of your duty of care towards your employees. Some basic understanding of footwear categories and how they’re tested can make that selection process much simpler. It can even help you avoid inferior and counterfeit goods during procurement and help mitigate your risks.

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