Steel or composite toe boots, what do I need?

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Safety toe work boots are designed to protect against a variety of hazards and injuries. The footwear and its protective grade is best chosen after evaluation (risk assessment) of the potential dangers in the work environment. Safety toe work boots should always be used as a last resort, it is the final line of defence against hazards, after all other reasonable or practical measures have been taken to manage the risks of the workplace. Impact, compression and puncture are the most common types of foot injury.

Common dangers are related to the kind of materials that are handled by the worker, risks of objects falling on or rolling over the feet, blades that might cut the top of the feet, … Below we are going a little deeper into the differences between steel toe work boots and composite toe work boots.

Do you need advice or do you still have a question about steel or composite toe work boots after reading this page? Don’t hesitate to contact us right away, We’re social! http://safetyzone.com.ng/


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