Creating a safe environment for your employees
is an important task in any industry. To that end, providing quality safety
equipment such as
hard hats, protective clothing, gloves, and
any other equipment specific to your industry is a must. But what about
protective footwear? Although it is often overlooked footwear is just as
important to long-term health and safety as any other gear. There are plenty of
reasons to make sure you’re offering your employees protective footwear, but
some of the most important points include safety, health, and legal ramifications.
The biggest advantage of protective footwear
is its ability to protect your feet and ankles from damage in case of
accidents. This means that different footwear is best for different industries.
While the standard is for shoes to be slip resistant, they might also include
steel toes, reach high up the leg, or provide protection from electricity.
Not only can proper, protective footwear
prevent injury from accidents, but it can ensure worker health as well. By
opting for professional, protective footwear you can be sure that your
employee’s shoes will stand up to long hours and hazardous materials while
ensuring proper support. Good support leads to less fatigue and better posture
which can reduce overall stress and prevent injury.
If your company works in an industry that
could allow for accidents prevented by protective footwear, the choice protects
you as well. If an accident were to befall an employee that would have been
avoided if protective footwear were provided you might find yourself facing
legal problems.
Luckily, plenty of options exist to fit your
needs, industry, and current
uniforms. The industry for protective footgear
is huge and regardless of what you need, there is a shoe that will meet your
exact specifications. As we mentioned, there are options for every potential
hazard. Plus, you can customize them to work with your existing uniforms or
stick to traditional black, the options are endless.
For all your protective footwear needs, turn
to the professionals at Chesapeake Uniform. Chesapeake Uniform has been
providing uniform rental services for over 30 years to Maryland, Delaware,
D.C., southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia. We pride ourselves on being
able to offer our customers the most competitive prices thanks to our national
affiliation with Apparel Masters. Want to get started with our services? Do you
have questions about our services?
Contact
us
today by calling 410-558-3360.