ORIGIN AND IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY BOOTS
Did
you know the origin of the word Sabotage? Hmmm!
Okay,
I’ll tell you.
Sometimes
in the 20th century, there was a need for protective boots when industrial
safety issues were being addressed. Hence, wooden boots were made which were
called ‘sabots’. The sabot is a
simple shoe, shaped and hallowed from a single block of wood. It was
traditionally worn by French and Breton peasants; it protected workers from
falling objects. It also protected farmers on the field from sharp objects and
protected the toes in case a horse or cow stepped on them.
However,
during the early industrial revolution, workers used sabots to destroy
machinery by throwing them into the gears of factories to stop production.
Hence,
the word sabotage came from this activity.
That’s
it.
However, civilization brought the steel toe boots into the picture. Safety boots sometimes called steel toe cap boots are a necessity in varieties of industries some of which include construction, manufacturing industries etc. They come in different styles like clogs and sneakers.
They
are called steel toe cap boots because they are made with steel protective
reinforcements at the front which makes them quite durable.
The reinforcements protect the toes from falling objects or any kind of compression.
The main sole of the boots also contains sole plate which prevents against punctures that may come from beneath.
In
general, safety boots are effective in keeping the feet of industrial workers
safe from sharp and heavy objects while working in factories. It protects feet
from burns, cuts, punctures and impacts which may lead loss of the toes. It also
prevents slips and falls which can lead to more serious problems such as broken
bones and head injuries.
Taking
preventive measures while working in hazardous environment is imperative; as they
say, prevention is better than cure. Buying a safety boot could be the best
investment you will ever make.
Here
at Safety Zone Nigeria, we sell different brands of quality safety boots and
shoes at quite affordable prices.
You
can visit our website: www.safetyzone.com.ng
Email:
info@safetyzone.com.ng
Call
us: 09096864100
WhatsApp:
07030398999
The
safety of all is our delight.
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