Well designed work gear can help you win business, make you look professional and protect your workforce. Research shows that the work gear issued by the Ministry of Defense is inappropriate to the conditions that is currently being used in and how individuals are spending more of their own money on equipment/clothing to protect themselves at work.
Given the number of Health and Safety Executive routine inspections has fallen over recent years, there is an increased expectation that employers take responsibility for ensuring that the necessary equipment and procedures are in place to meet their legal obligations.
With work related injuries on the rise, last year, slipping up and tripping over were the single most common cause of injuries in the UK workplaces; responsible for 11,00 major injuries and 3,000 over 3-day injuries. As outlined by the HSE, choosing suitable slip-resistant footwear for a particular environment or application can be problematic.
Special features of safety footwear include special treads, chemical resistance, ankle supports, reinforced toe protection, anti-static and fur lining. In addition to these specialist features, comfort and correct sizing should be addressed.
The Rigger Boot has become one of the most popular styles of safety footwear for those working in the construction industry. Rigger boots are a type of pull-on safety boots used by tradesmen and construction workers. Specializing in heavy construction work and other types of demanding working conditions, rigger boots are also ideal for winter weather. Most rigger boots have similar features such as breathable water resistant leather, pull-on loops, steel toe cap and mid-sole, shock absorbent and oil/chemical resistant. Some of the brands that make rigger boots are: Dewalt, Caterpillar (CAT), Sterling Satety, Dickies, JCB, Dr. Martens,PSF and Makita.
The world renowned Dr Martens air cushioned sole makes this range of footwear ideal for people whose work requires them to stand for long periods of time, giving maximum comfort and minimum risk of injury.
The Dr.Martins 761SM Safety Boot AirWair pull on boots are an excellent rigger boot, with a Steel midsole, 200 Joule toecap and oil, heat and waterproof resistant. Made with teak leather, this boot is also padded at the ankle and will cost around £80 for a pair. For a cheaper option, Tuskers Dual Density Rigger Boot has a scuff cap, pierce resistant steel midsole, and quality water resistant leather upper with thinsulate (a cold insulation lining). They have antistatic duel density slip resistant and shock absorbing soles and cost only around £40 for a pair.
Whichever style you go for, make sure they are comfortable and are suitable for the work you will be doing.
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