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Giving electrical hazards the boot
As I speak with people from different industries about their PPE, I frequently hear disparate views on what safety footwear should be worn to provide protection against various hazards. When it comes to electrical hazards, some say antistatic boots should be worn, while others say non-conductive boots are the way to go. So, which is the right boot to protect against electrical hazards?
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These boots were made for safety
There are so many varieties of safety shoes and boots now available, it's becoming a challenge to match the right shoe to the job. We take a look at the different safety ratings and what features are the most important when it comes to shoe choice
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Blundstone Armourtread boot range
The Blundstone Armourtread range of boots includes a wheat nubuck lace-up ankle boot that is claimed to be the lightest available, with a polyurethane/nitrile rubber sole that is heat-resistant to 300°C. Selected styles have penetration-resistant insoles that are capable of resisting perforation by nails and other objects, even of a small diameter.
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Oliver Footwear AT 55-246 lace-up boot and AT 55-223 elastic-sided boot
The Oliver Footwear AT 55-246 150 mm lace-up boot and the AT 55-223 elastic-sided boot, both with the Poron XRD metatarsal guard, are comfortable, flexible and lightweight and free the wearer from traditional rigid and bulky guards. The molecules create a protective shield that absorbs up to 90% of the most intense force - hit after hit.
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Puma Running and Motorsport safety footwear
Trading Downunder has acquired the exclusive rights to distribute the Puma safety footwear range throughout Australia. The Running and Motorsport ranges of safety footwear incorporate styling and performance with safety and comfort.
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Smelter boots
The Oliver Smelter Boots 25-298 and 25-299 are designed for the international aluminium smelter industry, with application to the foundry and other ‘hot-metal’, high-heat industrial environments.
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Oliver Footwear AT 45-645C safety boots
The AT 45-645C is a 150 mm lace-up safety boot, designed for various industries including agriculture, building and construction, manufacturing, transport and logistics.
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Safety workboots
The Alpha, Delta and Omega workboots allow people who are required to wear a safety boot to experience all-day comfort similar to that of a running shoe.
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Anti-fatigue matting
The Smart range of anti-fatigue mats has a ‘diamond plate’ surface on top and a 100% recycled urethane composite SpongeCote sponge material beneath. This material has a long history of reliability and practicality in other applications and provides resilience and comfort for standing workers.
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Waterproof safety boot
The Mammout Horn model no. 704 66996 is a waterproof, high cut, lace-up safety boot constructed with a leather upper, embedded stainless steel toecap and midsole and rubber sole.
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Safety boots
The Aimont Scouter and Stealther safety boots are designed to minimise foot fatigue while providing comprehensive foot protection.
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Socks for safety shoes
The Traxx All Weather and Riva socks are especially designed to be worn with safety shoes that are equipped with Gore-Tex lining; the combination intended to keep feet dry and cool.
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Waterproof safety shoes
The Traxx range of waterproof safety shoes has been expanded with the addition of the 104, 105 and 106 models, all of which are equipped with the waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex laminate.
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Ankle-high safety boot
The W1516 ankle-high safety boot is constructed from full grain black waxy leather, SF3 moisture dry lining, TPU/PU outer sole and a fitted EVA in-sole.
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Lightweight safety footwear
The Airforce safety shoe, manufactured by Aimont, claims to be an extremely lightweight safety shoe, each shoe weighing just 430 g.
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Lace-up safety ankle boot
The Active 752 lace-up safety ankle boot features a full-length EVA foot bed and midsole for extra cushioning; a rubber out-sole that is cut and slip resistant, impervious to hydrolysis and heat resistant to 140 °C; ergonomically engineered toe spring for reduced wearer fatigue; and broad-fitting 200 J impact resistant Type 1 steel toecap.
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Insulated footwear
The Steel Blue Townsville EH Series hiker shoe (827138) is a 95 mm mid-cut laced boot designed to insulate up to 600 V.
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Electrical trades safety footwear
Oliver style 33611 is a hi-vis, low-cut, jogger-style shoe with a Natureform safety toecap designed for tradespeople with a certified electrical performance.
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Safety footwear
The ST 44 series of safety footwear offers a wide choice of styles for industrial applications, including construction, manufacturing, transport, logistics and security.
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Non-conductive safety footwear
The EH Torquay 145 mm high lace- and zip-up ankle boot is a non-conductive safety boot intended to reduce the hazards due to accidental contact with live electrical circuits, electrically energised conductors or parts of apparatus (600 VAC or less).
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Safety shoes
The Brute Safety Hiker features premium teak leather uppers with nylon panels, the SPS Total Shock Protection system and a polyether PU footbed.
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Safety boots
The Brute Chestnut Ankle Boot features a water-resistant, full-grain chestnut leather upper, the SPS Total Shock Protection system and a polyether PU footbed.
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Caustic-resistant boot
The Lace Up Mid Cut Caustic Resistant boot features a caustic and water-resistant leather upper. The Comfortcushion PU/Poron Impact Absorption System reduces leg and lower back fatigue.
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Mining boots
The Bowen 250 and 300 mm waterproof mining boots feature the Comfortcushion PU/Poron Impact Absorption System to reduce leg and lower back fatigue. The boots are lined with a padded collar and tongue with the Sympatex waterproof liner and membrane.
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Safety boots
The Brute Black Ankle Boot features full-grain leather upper, a polyether PU footbed and lace hooks above the ankle for fast lacing.
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High safety boots
The Brute Chestnut High Leg Boot features a chestnut water-resistant full-grain leather upper, a polyether PU footbed and lace hooks above the ankle for fast lacing.
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Caustic-resistant boot
The Oliver-style AT 65 390 all-terrain safety boot is a 150 mm lace-up mid cut boot with a water-resistant, full grain, tan leather upper. The boot is resistant to caustic substances and other common oils, acids and chemicals encountered on industrial worksites.
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Occupational health shoes
The MBT Night footwear is designed to reduce stress on knee and hip joints while increasing muscle activity in the hamstrings and lower limbs when standing, contributing to lowering occupational back and joint injuries for workers who spend long hours on their feet.
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Safety boot
Oliver Footwear has added the 62250 Tactical Boot to its AT (All Terrain) range of footwear.
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Metal-free footwear
Features: nonmetallic composite
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Lightweight safety footwear
The Bomber Boot features Hard Yakka Stealth II composite safety toecaps, which are nonmetallic, non-magnetic, non-conductive, anti-corrosive and feature impact recovery.
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Waterproof mining boot
Bata has updated its MineMaster safety boot. The footwear features premium leather uppers with breathable linings and incorporates new technology to make it fully waterproof.
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Lightweight safety footwear
The Bomber Boot features Hard Yakka Stealth II composite safety toecaps, which are nonmetallic, non-magnetic, non-conductive, anti-corrosive and feature impact recovery.
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Boot covers
Pro-Val shoe and boot covers provide a barrier between footwear and the environment. They keep floors clean from contamination with no need to remove street footwear. They also keep the wearers, footwear and clothing clean, dry and protected from any contaminants that they may come into contact with.
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Shock-absorbing boots
T-Boots has upgraded its range of men's safety boots with the VR series.It incorporates the traditional T-Boots 'no squeeze fit' last with modern shoe-making features. Strobel construction, four-part footbed, shock-absorbing ultrasoft midsole with hard wearing slip-resistant PU outsole are standard for all styles in the series. Selected styles have padded collars and tongues with antibacterial, moisture wicking linings.
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Work boots
Designed with attention to details and wearer comfort and design, the Spirit range of safety shoes is not only made to look good but also has built-in features to meet the demands of today's workforce.
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Safety footwear
The Steel Blue Club range of safety and non-safety footwear offers executive-style shoes and boots that can be worn from the office to the site.
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Metal-free safety shoes
The Spider safety shoes are completely metal-free, featuring a nonmetallic composite material which is much lighter than steel, is non-magnetic and does not conduct heat, cold or electricity.
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