Safety Boots

This type of footwear must adhere to stringent regulatory standards, to ensure the well-being of the user, wherever they may be. Therefore, S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 safety shoes comply with the internationally established standard EN ISO 20345.

It is essential to minimising risks in the workplace, you have to assess the specific hazards in your environment to determine requisite safety features.

For occupations prone to electrical hazards, footwear available that offers electrical resistance is essential for shock protection. Conversely, any roles involving heavy machinery, boots featuring fortified toecaps and puncture-resistant soles may be paramount.

Also, taking into account weather conditions, as the safety footwear may require breathable materials or waterproofing in day-to-day activities

An assessment of safety boots and other safety footwear is essential in maintaining the protection you received on purchase.

Wear and tear on the sole, Erosion of the tread pattern, the grip that may be compromised, as well as damage that may show too, cracks, holes, deep creasing, all of these affect the protective integrity. The interior of the safety boot needs to be checked too, compromised inner sole or any exposed inner material, affecting fit and comfort. Possible deteriorated fastenings were checked too, as inoperable zippers, snaps or laces can fail to secure the foot adequately. Finally, the penetration of water and the presence of moisture indicate waterproofing failure.

Neglecting these periodic checks could gravely undermine the safety of the wearer.

When investing in this type of footwear it is of prime importance to consider comfort as the wearer would most wear them continuously day to day.

The safety boots available from Simon Workwear offer ergonomic features contoured footbeds, padded insoles and arch support. These features not only cushion your stride but also help prevent undue stress on joints over time, without yielding on safety standards.

To perfectly balance the previously mentioned comfort and security, attention to material technology and innovation in design is needed.

Modern safety boots utilise lightweight composite materials for toe protection, whilst maintaining the necessary resistance to any force and overall compression. Additionally, breathable fabrics and moisture-wicking linings are integrated to keep feet dry and at the optimal temperature, minimising the chances of experiencing blisters and other discomforts.

• Arc's blinding flash
• Molten metal burns
• Flying parts
• Sound levels that rupture the ear drums.
• Blast pressure wave that cuases worker injuiries.