SAFETY FOOTWEAR FOR PROTECTION OF RURAL WORKERS

Safety shoes to protect rural workers Agribusiness moves an important part of the Brazilian economy, representing more than 20% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). It encompasses agriculture and livestock activities, from production in the field, to arrival at the final consumer. According to data from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea), the employed population in agribusiness was approximately 18 million people in the first half of 2020. SCRATCHS Among the occupational risks…

WHAT IS THE IDEAL SAFETY FOOTWEAR FOR WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

What is the ideal safety footwear for workers in the construction industry? – For work accidents and occupational diseases to be avoided in the construction industry, it is necessary to comply with regulatory standards for Occupational Health and Safety, with emphasis on NRs 6 (Personal Protective Equipment), 12 (Machines and Equipment) ), 18 (Construction Industry) and 35 (Work at Height). Construction industry workers, in addition to having Collective Protection Equipment (EPCs), need to use appropriate…

SAFETY FOOTWEAR FOR TRUCK DRIVERS

Safety shoes – Personal Protective Equipment are great allies for truck drivers, professionals who spend long hours on the roads behind the wheel exposed to the most different risks. For this very reason, they need to be comfortable and safe, protected against accidents and occupational diseases. The Occupational Health and Safety regulations provide for the mandatory use of specific PPE for truck drivers depending on the cargo transported and the risks to which they are…

Safety shoes for gas station workers

Safety shoesEmployees and employers need to be aware of occupational risks at gas stations. The components present in gasoline and diesel, such as benzene and other hydrocarbons, are highly harmful to health and can cause diseases in the respiratory system, skin and eyes, as well as cancer. Such products are also flammable, which can cause fires and explosions. Therefore, in order to prevent occupational diseases and accidents in these segments, it is essential to respect…

Footwear for healthcare professionals

Footwear for healthcare professionals Taking good care of those who care for other people is essential. Therefore, footwear for health professionals needs to offer absolute safety and comfort, in addition to practicality and style. Nurses, nursing technicians and assistants, doctors, surgeons, anesthetists, instrumentalists, physiotherapists, nutritionists and so many other workers in the field, almost always have long hours and a good part spent standing or walking. They are also professionals exposed to various risks, such…

What is Thinsulate ™ insulation?

What is Thinsulate ™ insulation? What is Thinsulate ™ insulation? Thinsulate ™ is a powerful thermal regulator used in the clothing sector since the late 1970s. A fiber blanket is present mainly in products such as footwear, gloves and winter coats, as well as in skier’s clothing. A registered trademark of the North American multinational 3M, Thinsulate ™ combines the words thin and insulate. Its composition of synthetic fibers with about 15 micrometers in diameter…

Do you know the TPU sole?

Do you know the TPU sole? Thermoplastic version of polyurethane, TPU combines resilience, flexibility, durability and comfort under high and low temperatures. Because of its exceptional characteristics, it is used in the soles of high performance shoes, like the professional ones, in different degrees of hardness, in different or transparent colors. Among the important qualities of TPU soles is softness, in addition to a greater grip compared to any other material, ensuring ideal use for…

Impact absorption is synonymous with comfort and safety

Impact absorption is synonymous with comfort and safety The bottom of professional footwear is of fundamental importance to ensure the comfort and safety of the worker. Therefore, among the main requirements to be considered in the creation of this PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), is the ability to absorb impact (E). In daily work activities, during walking, especially in the support phase, which begins with the touch of the heel and ends with the removal of…

Types of toecaps that make up professional footwear

Types of toecaps Safety toecaps are important components of professional footwear, as they aim to provide additional protection to workers in their working environment when there is a risk of falling heavy or sharp objects on their feet, stomping, kicking or stumbling, as well as burns. Located at the front of the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), under the upper, the most well-known safety toecaps in the Occupational Health and Safety market are made of steel…

High temperature work safety

High temperature work safety High temperature work safety High temperature work is common for professionals from the most different sectors, such as, for example, in the food industry, metallurgy, steel, as well as in activities with welding, under the sun or during fires. To guarantee the physical and mental integrity of these workers, attention to their thermal comfort is of paramount importance and required by law. In most cases, in addition to the adoption of…