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Anti-fatigue overshoes by Impacto Protective Products, Inc

November 4, 2013

IMPACTO® Ergo Mates anti-fatigue overshoes are designed to reduce fatigue, pain and discomfort when walking or standing for long periods.

Snapshot of the U.S. personal protective equipment market 2013

What is the most important trend in PPE distribution in the last five years?

Dave Johnson

October 30, 2013

Undoubtedly the fact that almost everyone is now in the PPE distribution business. W.W. Grainger has vastly expanded its safety services, training, checklists, white papers, hotlines, etc. Fastenal, at one time a strictly or almost strictly an industrial fastener company, now markets vending machines of all sizes with all varieties of PPE.

Calif. luggage maker earns $34,000 in state OSH fines

Lack of PPE, heat-related illness among hazards

October 17, 2013

Blocked fire exits, lack of foot protection and dangerously stacked merchandise were among the hazards discovered recently at a California distribution center by the state’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).

Heartland Footwear debuts top-of-the-line industrial boot

Ultimate Alloy Premium Boot surpasses competition… again

October 4, 2013

Heartland Footwear, Inc., producer and manufacturer of 100% American-made industrial boots, is pleased to release its newest boot – the Ultimate Alloy Premium Boot. This latest boot is rugged, sturdy, and comfortable enough to meet the demands of the toughest jobs including meat and poultry processing, manufacturing, and oil rigs.

There is no “perfect shoe”

But you’ll find what you need with plenty of footwear options

Mark Fancourt

October 2, 2013

The best shoe options are those well suited for a combination of the consumer’s personal needs as well as those necessitated by their particular work environment.

Footwear fundamentals: Understanding the basics leads to safety and comfort

Roger Huard

October 2, 2013

When selecting footwear, there are key components that can significantly affect the wearer’s safety and comfort.

Anti-fatigue boot by Wolverine

October 2, 2013

The insole’s heel has a honeycomb design to absorb shock upon heel strike, and the forepart of the insole mimics the structure of a spine.

Georgia Boot’s Zero Drag Collection engineered for comfort

September 27, 2013

Georgia Boot continues to deliver innovative work footwear solutions with the introduction of the Zero Drag collection for Spring 2014. Featuring a unique three-layer comfort system, the Zero Drag collection utilizes new technologies to deliver all-day comfort on the job site.