Do you know how to choose the most suitable safety shoes in a safety shoes shop (จำหน่าย รองเท้า เซฟตี้ which is the term in Thai) for your job? This choice is not as simple as it sounds. You need to take into account several factors. The feet are the part of the body that suffers the most daily, as they are the basis of support for the entire body. Therefore, protecting them is essential to ensure safety while performing any service.
- Analyze The Risks Of The Work Environment
Professional activities, to a greater or lesser degree, bring risks to workers. According to NR 9, they are divided into environmental risks (physical, chemical, and biological risks) and occupational risks (ergonomic and mechanical risks).
Therefore, according to this NR, shoes are classified according to the possible risks within each activity:
- Footwear for protection against impacts from falling objects on the toes;
- Footwear to protect the feet against agents from electrical energy;
- Footwear to protect the feet against thermal agents;
- Footwear to protect the feet against abrasive and excoriating agents;
- Footwear to protect the feet against cutting and piercing agents;
- Footwear to protect feet and legs against moisture from operations using water;
- Footwear to protect the feet and legs against chemical splashes.
- Know The Types Of Footwear
There are several models of safety shoes, and when choosing, you need to know which is the most appropriate for your work—boots, ankle boots, sports safety shoes (รองเท้า safety ทรง สปอร์ต which is the term in Thai), shoes, and sneakers, with tie closure, Velcro, or elastic. The safety boot has a longer barrel, being at least at shin height. The boot is ankle-length. In turn, the shoe and the sneaker have the barrel below ankle height.
In addition to the model, it has other features that must be observed when choosing foot protection equipment. Follow the following tips.
- Choose The Material Of The Upper
Leather is the upper part of a safety shoe, and the material used for its manufacture is essential. This is the part responsible for protecting the top of your foot against falling objects, punctures, moisture, and other risks.
The upper can be produced in leather, scrape, cowhide, PVC, polyurethane (PU), microfiber, fabric, and other synthetic materials. To choose the material, it is necessary to analyze which is the most suitable for your activity.
If you work in damp places or in contact with chemical products, waterproof materials such as PVC or PU are recommended. The leather upper can be used in most environments, as it is very resistant and durable.
