While first reported in the early 1980s, a study by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is still cited today because it is considered one of the most comprehensive studies on how many people in the U.S. workforce experience foot and lower extremity pain or discomfort as a result of their work.
Two items to enhance welding safety – highly resistant FR fabric and a boot that reduces the chance of accidental arcing – were among this week’s top EHS-related products as featured on ISHN.com.
Victor Arcair “boot” design withstands the routine abuse found in shop and field applications
July 8, 2014
Victor TechnologiesTM has announced it has introduced an improved Victor®Arcair® “boot” design that encapsulates the electrical connection between the torch and weld cable and eliminates the chance of accidental arcing.
Georgia Boot’s Diamond Trax collection with its unique slip-resistant outsole has expanded for fall 2014 to include styles with a durable Goodyear Welt.
Once made of stiff leathers and bulky steel toes to protect feet from fallen objects and crush injuries, today’s work boots are sleeker, faster and more protective than ever.