At work, people often need to wear dresses and shoes that match their work. The names of shoes worn at work are various, such as safety shoes, labor insurance shoes, and professional shoes. How do they classify and what is the difference?
Safety shoes: Safety-protected shoes with special protective features that give the user a safety guarantee in a specific working environment.
Labor insurance shoes: similar to safety shoes, is the collective name of labor protection shoes, the meaning is more extensive.
Professional shoes: shoes that need to be worn in professional positions, have professional needs, and have uniform needs for uniforms, such as nurse shoes, business shoes, executive shoes, etc.
Work shoes: shoes that need to be worn at work, meaning more extensive.
Protective shoes: Similar to labor insurance shoes and safety shoes, it refers to shoes with protective functions.
In fact, these kinds of names are not strictly different. They are shoes that employees need to wear when they are engaged in their own work. They have unique protective functions. We can call them protective shoes, safety shoes, and labor insurance shoes. We can call it professional shoes and work shoes. So, we don't need to overemphasize their differences in concept.
The meaning of safety shoes and labor insurance shoes is actually the same. Generally speaking, safety shoes are also anti-smash shoes and steel shoes. Strictly speaking, safety shoes are divided into protective toe safety shoes, anti-static safety shoes, electric insulation safety shoes, high temperature safety shoes, etc., but the most commonly used safety shoes are to protect the toe safety shoes, which is also anti-mite. Shoes, because the front of the anti-smashing shoes usually has a steel toe cap, so it is also commonly known as steel-toed shoes.
Safety shoes use specifications:
Oil-proof shoes are used in places where oil or oil is splashed;
Waterproof shoes are used in workplaces where water or splashing water is used;
Cold-proof shoes are used for foot protection of cryogenic workers to protect against frostbite.
Anti-piercing shoes are used for foot protection to prevent stab wounds from various sharp objects.
The main function of the anti-smashing shoes is to prevent the falling objects from hurting the feet. The front head of the shoe has an impact resistant material.
The main function of steelmaking shoes is to prevent burning and puncturing. It should be able to withstand a certain static pressure and withstand certain temperatures and is not flammable. These shoes are suitable for smelting, furnace, cast iron and so on.
In addition to the above, there are some special shoe covers, such as canvas, asbestos, and aluminum film cover.
Selection and maintenance of protective shoes The selection of protective shoes should be based on the hazardous nature of the working environment and the degree of hazard. Protective shoes should have a product certificate and product specifications. Read the instructions before use, and use the method correctly. Special protective shoes should be inspected and kept clean after use and stored in a non-polluting and dry place.
Selection and use of protective footwear
(1) In addition to the appropriate type of protective footwear, it is important to fit the foot and make it comfortable to wear. It is important to carefully select the appropriate shoe size.
(2) Protective shoes should have a non-slip design, not only to protect the human foot from injury, but also to prevent accidents caused by the operator being slipped.
(3) All kinds of protective shoes with different performances must meet the technical indicators of their respective protective performance, such as the toes are not bruised, the soles of the feet are not stabbed, and the insulation is required. But safety shoes are not omnipotent.
(4) Before using protective shoes, carefully inspect or test. In electrical and acid-based operations, damaged and cracked protective shoes are dangerous.
(5) Protective shoes should be properly kept after use. After use, the rubber should be rinsed with water or disinfectant and dried to prolong the service life.
It is especially important to choose shoes that are safe for work at work. A good pair of safety shoes will probably protect your personal safety at critical moments.