1.Expired and damaged safety shoes will cause safety hazards

With the development of science and technology and the progress of working methods, the safety shoes worn for a long time will not be replaced, and they will not be able to provide good protection when used for a long time in a new environment. The safety shoes have been damaged to the point where they are almost unusable. Failure to scrap it in time will bury a great hidden danger to safety.

Safety shoes are different from other footwear and tools. Damaged and discarded safety shoes not only fail to protect, but also give employees who do not understand the situation have psychological hints that they have done labor protection. Therefore, in order to avoid hidden dangers and cause accidents, and for the safe production of enterprises, timely replacement of expired and damaged special labor protection equipment, safety shoes, helmets, safety clothing, etc.

Recognize the importance of safety shoes for safe production. Wearing safety shoes is not just to cope with inspections, it is a major event related to the personal safety of the staff and the long-term development of the enterprise, so all links should not be careless. Of course, it is not that as long as new safety shoes appear, it is necessary to purchase and replace them in time. It is necessary to make reasonable judgments based on the actual situation and focus on the safety of employees.

Purchasing safety shoes is also a very important task, and you must go to a qualified safety shoe manufacturer to choose products that meet national regulations. After the safety shoe product is bought back, it cannot be done once and for all, and it must be checked in time, and it must be replaced in time when there is a quality problem.

2.How do we judge whether our safety shoes should be replaced?

2.1Check the safety shoes outsole

First of all, you should take a look at the wear and tear of the outsoles of the safety shoes you are wearing. Is the texture of the sole still clear? Is the seam between the sole and the upper broken? Does the sole appear to be cracked?

If there is one of these conditions, it may be time to replace our safety shoes. You don’t want to work in such a bad condition of safety shoes, because you may be seriously injured.

2.2Check the comfort of safety shoes

Does the cushioning insole play a role in damping? Does the Kevlar midsole of the shoe have burrs? Is the inside of the shoe deformed?

Most workers ignore the question of whether safety shoes are comfortable. Safety shoes that have lost the comfort function will not allow you to keep working for a long time. What’s more, they may cause foot problems (namely plantar fasciitis)

2.3 Check the waterproof, anti-static, insulation and other functional problems of safety shoes

If the safety boots/work boots you buy have some kind of insulation or waterproof function, it means that you absolutely need these functions to maintain your work.

So, if you find that your work boots have lost their waterproof or insulating safety features, then this is the signal that you need to replace your safety shoes.

3.What kind of safety shoes should we replace?

Through the above description, we already know the hazards brought to us by the expired/damaged safety shoes and the time point when we must replace the safety shoes. Let’s take a look at what kind of safety shoes we need to replace.

I would like to suggest that you should start with safety boots/work boots that have strong, comfortable, durable and protective functions. This will make you great value for money.

3.1In terms of protection, I would recommend replacing work boots/safety shoes with the following functions:

Steel toe cap: steel toe cap that meets European standards or ASTM standards
Non-slip outsole: Meet the SRC level of non-slip standards
Waterproof/insulation (just in case): If your previous safety boots have such additional functional requirements, I suggest that you also consider these when replacing new safety shoes

3.2Regarding comfort, I would recommend changing the following safety shoes:

Shock-absorbing insole: It can let us stand for a long time without fatigue
Shock-absorbing midsole: The shock-absorbing midsole will provide support for the feet without transmitting any vibration to the feet and knees, thereby protecting workers from pain

3.3Durability is also our key consideration when replacing work boots:

Leather upper: The leather upper is strong, durable and waterproof at the same time
Goodyear’s shoemaking technology: When the work boots are made of Goodyear welt structure, workers can guarantee that their work boots will not be severely worn after months of heavy use

4.Some tips for maintaining leather work shoes

Maintenance should start with safety shoes. Most safety shoes have a certain waterproof function, but if you wear them on rainy days, please apply shoe polish first and spray them with waterproof mist. Shoe polish is not as much as possible. Excessive shoe polish not only cannot be absorbed by the leather, it can also be counterproductive and wet the shoes again. Please don’t be “lazy” when you bend down and put on shoes, loosen the laces, lift the heel, and use the shoehorn if you are more careful. A few small movements can make you use it for a long time.

Of course, pay attention when storing leather work shoes. The focus should be on preventing moisture, mildew and preventing deformation of leather work shoes as the center. Dirt, sludge and dust must be removed promptly and earnestly.

(1) Moisture-proof of leather work shoes. The main thing is to put a little moisture-proof agent in the shoe box or shoes, and choose a dry place to store it.

(2) Anti-mold leather work shoes. You must dry the replaced leather work shoes, put some mothballs in the shoes after finishing the shoe polish, to prevent insects. It should be stored and stored in a ventilated place, and dust-proof. Take it out regularly to polish the shoe polish, especially in the mildew rain season, take it out and blow it out. If there is mildew, use a soft cloth brush to remove the mildew, and refill the shoe polish in time.