Safety shoes or work boots are part of the safety equipment that must be worn by workers in the workplace. Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE.
Durable material
Most safety shoes or safety boots are made of a durable material such as leather or polyurethane. These shoes are inherently different from ordinary casual and athletic shoes. The outer material of safety shoes is resistant to water, oil and other chemicals or materials that may pose a safety risk in the workplace.
Safety sole
In addition, the sole of the safety shoes is slip-resistant and heat-resistant. Also, the sole has an anti-leak feature that help prevent acidic substances or chemicals from penetrating the sole. To prevent sharp objects from penetrating the sole, the work shoe also has a safety sole. The insole of the safety shoes also provides additional protection and comfort for the wearer by providing a soft cushion around the ankles.
Safety nose
Most safety shoes have a built-in steel tip/steel toe cap or aluminum toe cap. This is actually a piece of hard material or metal built seamlessly around the toe area of the safety shoe. It provides protection to the toes and foot should a heavy flying object fall on the safety shoe.
Maintenance
With proper adequate care, safety shoes can last a long time. However, this also depends on the quality or pricing of safety shoes. To extend the life of safety boots or shoes, they should be cleaned regularly and dried thoroughly before use. The upper part of the shoes should also be checked regularly for obvious wear and the shoelaces should be replaced regularly. Make regular time to thoroughly examine the soles and remove all dirt in the shoe soles.
Circular Economy
Quite Right contributes to a cleaner environment. An economy in which no raw materials are lost and no waste is created. A circular economy. In which products are designed in such a way that raw materials or components remain available for a subsequent use, without harmful effects to people and the environment.
Quite Right collects your used workwear and your personal protective equipment from you. They are converted back into product via component or construction material. Together for 0% waste.
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