Articles Tagged with ''safety footwear''

Invest in truck driver slips & falls protection

Invest in slips & falls protection

Safety footwear and fall protection protect truckers from specific hazards

June 19, 2019

Trucking can be a hazardous profession for drivers – and that’s before the driver has even set foot in the cab or put the vehicle in gear. For good reason -- fleets focus much of their attention on minimizing risks on the road, but there are also risks when a driver is on his or her feet as well, due to the risk of a fall.

5 ways to overcome challenges of foot protection programs

Why risk foot injuries?

Lori Hyllengren

January 9, 2019

Outfitting employees with appropriate footwear reduces injuries. Making sure workers have the right footwear for the job is a real, ongoing challenge for safety managers. Here are five ways you can overcome it and take advantage of all the benefits of high-quality safety footwear.

Red Wing Shoe Company unveils Wall of Honor in tribute to skilled laborers

March 9, 2018

Today, Red Wing Shoe Company unveiled its Wall of Honor, a monument that features epic stories about skilled laborers and their Red Wing boots, in the honorees' own words. The Wall of Honor pays tribute to those who have handled some of the toughest jobs such as delivering goods and services across ports and seaways as a U.S. Merchant Marine; installing the spire atop the Willis Tower in Chicago; and the cleanup at ground zero after the 9/11 attacks.

Slip sliding away: A guide to slip resistance in safety footwear

Lori Hyllengren

January 1, 2018

Protective footwear used by employees can play a big role in preventing costly and dangerous slips, trips and falls. But not all footwear protects wearers equally. Make sure your workers wear the proper protective boots for their unique environment.

Red Wing Shoe Company embarks on 25-year solar energy partnership

Company’s subscription to community solar farms will reduce greenhouse gas emissions

February 16, 2017

Red Wing Shoe Company — a global leader in the design, production and distribution of safety and lifestyle footwear as well as work-related footwear and apparel — has signed Solar Subscription Agreements for two community solar farms in Minnesota’s Olmstead and Dodge counties.

Is your footwear program the right size?

Employees have various point of sale options

John Eliszewski MS, ASP

December 1, 2016

According to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Injury Facts®, 2016 Edition, there were 43,570 foot injury cases involving days away from work in the United States in 2013.

Introducing the New IMPACTO® Toes2Go

November 16, 2016

The TOES2GO protects the toe area from accidental impact, crushing or stubbing. Ideal for any working environment that carries a risk of toe damage or has a steel toe cap requirement. Perfect for visitors, casual or temporary workers, management, clerical and sales people.

Five essentials for protective footwear

Mark Reilly

October 1, 2016

From indoor manufacturing to industrial athletes, hard work requires gear that works harder.

Are your boots ready for snow & ice?

Courtney Frank

October 1, 2016

Get ahead this winter by researching and replacing your old work boots before it’s too late.

Metatarsal protector by Impacto

September 1, 2016

The IMPACTO® METGUARD is an extremely practical, durable, lightweight, safety footwear attachment that meets worldwide safety footwear standards

An AED alone isn’t enough to safeguard lives and ensure compliance. Join us for an engaging discussion on the importance of a comprehensive AED management program.

In November 2024, OSHA addressed arc flash PPE for the 750,000+ industrial electrical workers who are still without it, by releasing new guidance to reduce arc flash injuries of industrial and commercial electricians.