Foot Protection

HYTEST safety footwear launches FootRests® 2.0 Tread Hiker and Mission Zipper Boot in January 2020

Footwear manufacturer releases light industrial unisex styles

January 17, 2020

For the Spring 2020 season, HYTEST Safety Footwear will debut the FootRests® 2.0 Tread Hiker and Mission Zipper Boot: two new light industrial styles that deliver on- the-job grip protection, and comfort, available now on Hytest.com.

Top products of the week

December 22, 2019

Machine guarding solutions, a chemical tank cover and work boots for women in the trades were the top occupational safety and health products featured this week on ISHN.com.

Stay current with PPE safety standards

What you need to know about ASTM F2413, NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E and EU standards

Lori Hyllengren

December 4, 2019

The importance of safety can’t be underestimated. Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in industries that require employees to work in harsh and hazardous conditions, from manufacturing to transportation, construction and more.

Top products of the week

November 24, 2019

Foot protection for tough terrain, an up-close look at a safety training facility filled with real-world simulations and an affordable but functional welding helmet were among the top occupational safety and health products and services featured on ISHN.com this week.

Top products of the week

October 13, 2019

A next generation air monitor, smart hearing protection and lightweight foot protection were among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

Red Wing shoes launches lightest work collection yet

Designed for light industrial jobs, the Zero-G Lite is the next-generation work shoe

October 7, 2019

Red Wing Shoe Company, a global leader in the footwear industry for more than 110 years, launches its lightest work collection yet – the Zero-G Lite family. With the performance attributes of a work boot, the Zero-G Lite collection redefines the typical safety-toe shoe without sacrificing safety, durability and superior performance.

Accommodations for older workers to combat fatigue

Choose the right footwear & accessories to combat the fatigue factor

As the workforce ages

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

September 9, 2019

Americans are living longer and working longer, resulting in an unprecedented transfor-mation of the workplace, according to the United States Senate’s Special Committee on Aging.

Top products of the week

August 4, 2019

Technology to enhance machine guarding safety and enhance field operations and new forms of foot protection are the top occupational safety and health products of the week.

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HURRY! Deadline is FEB. 8, 2019

January 22, 2019

The increasingly competitive marketplace of products related to occupational safety and health offers up a continuing cornucopia of goods and services, emerging technology and ways to address emerging risks. How do you make your company’s products stand out from the rest of the pack?

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.