Choosing Safety Work Boots
Many accidents happen every day due to people taking unnecessary risks with their safety when using power tools and working with heavy materials, so it is important to always make sure that you choose the right PPE (personal protective equipment) to lower the risks as much as possible. Whether you are working on a construction site, as a professional tradesman, or simply on a home DIY project, safety should always be a top priority. A pair of good quality safety boots is just one of the necessary PPE items, but an important one. So what are the basic requirements of a safety boot? In general, the safety element of a pair of boots is made up of 3 main components: Steel toe-cap and steel midsole. These are both incredibly important. The former protects your feet from being crushed by falling objects such as concrete, wood or tools. It also prevents accidental damage from projectiles such as nails from a nail gun. The steel midsole protects you in the event that you step on something shar...