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A strong foundation

Materials and construction advancements provide for growing segment of essential workers

March 22, 2021

Indoor manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments tend to be fast-paced, with often long hours of standing and movement. Flat, hard surfaces may lead to foot fatigue, as well as knee and back pain.

HYTEST Safety Footwear launches Footrests® 2.0 Maya Hiker

March 8, 2021

For Spring 2021, HYTEST Safety Footwear is launching their newest women’s style within the FootRests® 2.0 collection: The Maya Waterproof Nano Toe 6” Hiker.

Red Wing expands lightweight safety footwear collection

March 8, 2021

Introducing two new innovations, Red Wing enhances suite of durable, comfortable footwear options that meet safety standards and workers’ needs

Coca-Cola aims to enhance employee health with SelectFlex pilot program

February 11, 2021

The Coca-Cola Company commissions SelectFlex® pilot study at three plant locations and sees promising results among employees who tested the arch control insoles

After a tough 2020, it’s time to focus on employees’ health and wellbeing

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

January 17, 2021

As cases of COVID-19 have soared throughout the U.S., the mental and physical cost has been damaging for employees in high-hazard industries such as manufacturing, warehousing/logistics, food processing and healthcare.

Industry innovations drive trends and create more versatile footwear

Significant strides

Robin Skillings

August 4, 2020

The market for safety footwear has expanded over time as more workplaces have required foot protection from impact, electric shock and chemical hazards as well as enhanced slip resistance in both indoor and outdoor work environments.

A step up: Returning to work for at-risk employees

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

July 20, 2020

For our returning US workforce, recognizing employees’ personal comfort on the job has never been more significant — especially for at-risk employees.

HYTEST safety footwear launches FootRests® 2.0 Tread Hiker and Mission Zipper Boot in January 2020

Footwear manufacturer releases light industrial unisex styles

January 17, 2020

For the Spring 2020 season, HYTEST Safety Footwear will debut the FootRests® 2.0 Tread Hiker and Mission Zipper Boot: two new light industrial styles that deliver on- the-job grip protection, and comfort, available now on Hytest.com.

Top products of the week

December 22, 2019

Machine guarding solutions, a chemical tank cover and work boots for women in the trades were the top occupational safety and health products featured this week on ISHN.com.

Stay current with PPE safety standards

What you need to know about ASTM F2413, NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E and EU standards

Lori Hyllengren

December 4, 2019

The importance of safety can’t be underestimated. Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in industries that require employees to work in harsh and hazardous conditions, from manufacturing to transportation, construction and more.