Safety Footwear

[if lte IE 8]> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="https://static.licdn.com/scds/common/u/images/logos/favicons/v1/16x16/favicon.ico"> <![endif][if IE 9]> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="https://static.licdn.com/scds/common/u/images/logos/favicons/v1/favicon.ico"> <![endif][if IE 8]><![endif][if IE 9]><![endif]I note the weather is changing very quickly. We saw snow today and there is frost most mornings. I spend a fair bit of time in food processing areas. I wear slip resistant shoes that are very effective in these areas. They are however not at all effective on snow and ice.

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I have a very good pair of slip resistant outdoor safety shoes. They are good on mud, snow and ice. They are not good in the food processing areas.

The link below gives some good information. My advice is that your footwear is PPE. This is your last line of defense in the hierarchy of controls. Every effort should be made ensure your control measures are effective and in place. Employers take note!

https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2013/10/01/How-Slip-Resistant-Shoes-Can-Put-Money-in-Your-Companys-Pocket.aspx?Page=3

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Do not assume that the term slip resistant, anti-slip or non-slip covers you for all types of under foot hazard.

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