Are there specific safety boots depending on the job?

The right workwear can reduce risk, increase happiness, and increase productivity for your employees. Footwear, however, is often overlooked when it comes to managing workwear. A pair of work boots is an essential part of your workwear, and finding one that is protective and provides you with support and protection is paramount. Since you will be wearing these work boots for hours each day, the last thing you will want is to suffer from foot or back pain from unsuitable footwear.
There is a wide variety of protective footwear available at RS Components, including high quality safety boots and shoes from leading brands such as Dickies, Dewalt, Dr Martens and many more, to suit all needs. Let us take a look at the specific safety boots available depending on the job.
Safety boots with toe protection
One of the most popular safety boots available comes with toe protection. The boot is built in with a re-enforced toe cap that will protect your feet from impact. Safety boots with toe caps are necessary if you work on unsafe terrain or if you are handling heavy machinery. Also, in situations where you have to work with sharp objects laid out on the floor and these objects often come into their path, safety boots with toe protection are life saviours.
Safety boots with heavy duty protection
If you own a unit which is categorised under a hazardous environment, you would need tougher safety boots. RS Components have an assortment of rigger boots that are not just cut proof, but are also penetration and abrasion proof. So, no more injuries from tree fells or sharp objects! Safety boots with heavy duty protection even provide protection against vibration.
Safety boots with chemical and liquid resistance
RS Components have an array of waterproof safety boots that not only guarantees comfort but also ensures that you remain safe in wet work place environments. And if you work in an environment that deals with stronger liquids like acids, oils or chemicals, safety boots that are made of non-corrosive materials meet the most challenging health and safety demands.
Safety boots for electrical protection
But did you know that safety boots can also protect against electric shocks? Safety boots for electrical protection are classified into electrical hazard boots (EH) and electrical static dissipation (ESD) boots. While EH boots are designed to minimise the risk of electrocution, ESD boots have a conductive insole that prevents the build-up of static electricity.
Safety boots that are comfortable
If your job does not demand heavy duty safety boots, you can go for a comfortable footwear. Safety boots with polymer re-enforced toes or anti-slip soles are the best choice for work places which are damp or slippery. Some people choose plastic boots because they are cheaper, but bear in mind that plastic boots may not provide adequate protection in harsh environments.
Safety boots for sterile environments
For sterile environments such as laboratories and medical units, safety boots are necessary. These boots come with steel toe caps that are breathable, anti-static, and anti-perforation to prevent contamination and water proof.

For what application do you need safety boots? RS Components has a number of high-quality safety boots from leading manufacturers. To know more about our safety boots, visit our website.