Foot protection can not be ignored

The two important functions of the foot are to move and support the weight of the human body. However, the foot is also the part that is most vulnerable and often overlooked. As people's awareness of labor protection and self-protection has increased, protection for the feet has gradually become known.

According to reports, slipping and falling is the main cause of work accidents in the UK. About 17% of the disability is caused by this. The total number of accidents is as high as 180,000 cases per year. At the same time, it is the second factor causing deaths in the workplace. About 13%, the total number of accidents per year reached 1,037 cases. Therefore, we must pay enough attention to it.

Safety footwear wear range

In general, workers in the following environments are required to wear safety footwear: the environment may fall due to falling and rolling objects piercing the sole plate, or being exposed to electromagnetic; handling some heavy objects that may fall (such as luggage, bulky tools, etc.) must wear safety boots with impact or impact protection; some sharp objects such as nails, screws, metal sharp rings for scraping, etc. may be encountered during work. In the working environment, there are often some easily rolling objects on the ground (which may roll over from the feet), so the use of anti-compression footwear is required; for the electric power worker, this particular profession must use special Types of conductive or insulating footwear.

Classification of foot injuries

In the work, the foot injury can be classified into the following types: Impact, impact - heavy or sharp objects can cause foot injury or puncture when falling on the foot, when colliding with a stiff object, the foot Fractures may also occur. Slip - When walking on the floor with oil, water or chemicals, it may lead to unbalanced body. Take the following preventive measures for such problems: keep the floor dry, clean up after passing oil, chemical substances, etc. Floors; placing mats on the floor to increase comfort while reducing risk; increase attention; wear non-slip safety footwear.

Of course, the most important of these is wearing non-slip safety footwear. Experts estimate that wearing non-slip shoes alone can reduce the chance of accidents by half and save money.

Electric shock - accidental contact with electricity will result in electric shock, burns or chatter or shock. Wearing special conductive footwear will prevent this problem.

Extreme temperature damage - In extreme hot or cold working conditions, the feet may be burned or frostbite. So wear special footwear too.

Protective footwear requirements

Different types of protective footwear have different functions, but the basic requirements are the same. In order to provide effective protective functions and encourage wear, the following requirements must be met: meet or exceed the requirements of the industry and national standards, with Good protection; comfortable to wear; cheap. Of course, it is easy to buy, appearance, etc. are also the main factors that affect its wear and popularity, but safety and protection are the most important.

China Labor Insurance Network