Shoes For Crews safety shoes for factory work

Factory work covers a range of sectors, including food processing, plastics and metalworking. The tasks performed every day by factory personnel involve numerous risks. This is why it is essential to wear safety shoes suitable for factory work.

The risks avoided in factories thanks to suitable safety shoes

Manufacturing personnel are exposed to various risks of injury and accidents, which may be related, among other things, to the use of hazardous products and machinery.  In the plastics and rubber industries, for example, 55 % of accidents are related to manual handling and 15 % to tools. In addition, nearly 455,000 working days are lost each year. The most common factory injuries are caused by several factors :

• Slips, trips and falls on the same level : during activities carried out on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Musculoskeletal disorders and fatigue : in work requiring prolonged standing.
• Injuries and cuts : caused by glass or metal shards.
• Accidents : involving machinery and equipment.
• Injuries : related to potential falling objects.

There are many measures that can reduce these risks of injury and accidents that employers can implement to protect their employees. The workplace must be designed and maintained to minimise these accidents, and must remain clean and safe. Your employees must be thoroughly trained appropriately in the procedures and protocols to follow for their own safety and that of their work environment. Finally, providing teams with suitable, comfortable and slip-resistant shoes helps increase their safety and well-being.

5 Shoes For Crews safety shoe models for factory work

A leader in safety and slip-resistant solutions since 1984, Shoes For Crews offers shoes suitable for factory work. Discover 5 models and their features.

Clyde (for men), Bonnie (for women)

These shoes  provide reliable safety and comfort throughout the day. Complying with EN ISO 20345:2011 [S3 SRC], this model features a natural fit, a removable cushioned recycled EVA insole, a 200-joule composite toe cap, a slip-resistant and clog-resistant outsole, a waterproof recycled microfibre upper and a recycled polyester lining.

Comfortable, lightweight and highly slip-resistant, this shoe reduces the risks of slips and trips, injuries related to falling objects or splashes of liquid substances.

Engineer IV CT

Also in our range of comfortable safety shoes, the unisex Engineer IV CT is S3 certified according to EN ISO 20345:2011. For enhanced comfort, this shoe features a removable cushioned recycled EVA insole. Its safety is increased by its 200 joule composite toe cap, its clog-resistant outsole equipped with our certified TripGuard anti-trip system, its waterproof coated leather upper and its recycled polyester lining. Its upper rises slightly to protect the ankles for enhanced safety.

Triston II SB

This unisex model, available in black or white with a clog-like design, meets the requirements of EN ISO 20345:2011 [SB E SRC]. Robust and comfortable to support you throughout your working day, this water-resistant shoe features a removable cushioned recycled EVA insole, a 200 joule composite toe cap, a clog-resistant outsole, a recycled microfibre upper and a recycled polyester lining. This lightweight model is ideal for activities that require standing all day.

Lungo81

This high-top unisex model, available in white, complies with EN ISO 20345:2011 [S3 SRC]. This robust and comfortable puncture-resistant shoe features a 200 joule steel toe cap, a treaded outsole that reduces the risk of falls and resists clogging, and a waterproof coated leather upper. The LUNGO81 is ideal for factory roles involving sharp equipment or materials.

Sentinel

Our safety boots keep liquids at bay, protect your employees from low temperatures and prevent toe injuries in the event of falling objects. The Sentinel model complies with EN ISO 20345:2011 [S4 SRC], is waterproof and measures 36 cm in height, thereby protecting your teams' clothing. Its insulating material protects against temperatures down to -20 °C.

This safety boot also features a removable cushioned recycled EVA insole for greater comfort, a 200 joule steel toe cap, a polyurethane upper and a clog-resistant outsole. Ideal for working in refrigerated food-processing factories while staying dry and protected.

If you would like to equip your employees with safety shoes for factory work or if you would like to learn more about our catalogue, we invite you to contact our experts for more information about our available models.