How many people do you know that have stood on a nail or something sharp? At the very least it’s a painful experience and at worst, it can drive contamination into the foot.
As freezing and snowy conditions continue to hit the UK it is critical to be taking care of yourself and avoiding the dangers it presents. Many roles in construction, rail and agriculture involve continuing to work in these conditions outdoor.
There are three common dangers that people are faced when working in below zero temperatures. It is important to be able to identify them, know how to[...]
Joining our range of waterproof products we now have the Ibex STS. This is based on the popular Otter STS, with a scuff cap for that added protection and durability.
European studies report that between 33% and 50% of all workers spend in excess of 4 hours a day on their feet. Given that over 30 million people are in employment in the UK, this means that even the most conservative calculation would indicate over 10 million UK workers are on their feet over 4 hours a day.
Check out the V12 Footwear feature in BSIF's 'Guide to the UK Safety & Health Industry 2018' - out now!
We would like to thank everyone for their custom this year and trust you all have a great break.
NOW IN STOCK the new lightweight rigger boot - Tigris IGS
Crafted from dark brown waxy leather and with a tough heel support this boot will e at home on the farm. Unlike many riggers the lightweigt toecap and misole means less lifting through the day and greater comfort. Step up in Comfort, stock the new Tigris.
We are very pleased to have been presented with a 'Green Apple Award' at the 'Environmental Best Practice 2017' presentation, held at The Houses of Parliament on the 6th of November. This is a huge achievement as a result of the work we have done in developing the MukGuard reusable overshoe, to reduce plastic waste in the construction and utilities industries.
With the temperature dropping and rainfall increasing, the demands on safety footwear heightens. We are showcasing three of our toughest products: The all new Defender STS, the tough Rhino STS and the Titan wellington. All of these products are built to withstand whatever is thrown at them.
