Patrick Smyth is CEO of Safetytoes International Inc., Toronto, Canada. He is an avid promoter of personal safety at work and home. Contact him at (800) 441-5481 or www.safetytoes.com.
In many industrial settings, when it comes to foot protection, oftentimes only toe protection is required. This is where the steel toe overshoe can be a safe and cost-effective choice. However, because the safety toe overshoe is not eligible for certification by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), it has become a bit of an orphan in North America.