What footwear and clothing do fishmongers need?

As a major fish-consuming country in Europe, France places particular trust in its fishmongers when it comes to choosing fresh products. However, this profession faces obvious hazards: cuts, moisture, cold and falls—risks that can be minimised with suitable clothing and footwear.

What fishmonger clothing should you use to protect your teams? 

Working in a fish shop involves many risks, particularly due to handling cutting tools, workplace temperatures and slippery surfaces. To ensure fishmongers' safety, it is therefore essential to understand these risks and take the necessary measures to prevent them.

While this profession presents various risks to workers' health, some can be avoided with suitable fishmonger clothing.

• Gloves : to address risks associated with cutting tools. Fishmongers use sharp tools to cut raw materials, handling that is responsible for 32 % of accidents in this sector. Using suitable cut-resistant gloves helps reduce this type of risk.
• Warm, comfortable clothing : to reduce risks associated with cold. As fish is a fresh product, the environment in which it is kept must be suitable for its preservation. This poses risks to workers, such as frostbite and cold-related illnesses. 
• Splash-resistant apron : to minimise risks associated with using chemicals. To comply with hygiene rules, the fish sector must use various detergent and disinfectant agents which, although necessary, can prove dangerous when handled. To reduce these risks, it is essential to protect fishmongers and their skin from potential splashes of these products.
• Slip-resistant safety boots : to prevent the risk of falls. With 13 % of accidents caused by falls, this aspect of the fishmonger's job should not be overlooked. Fishmongers work in wet environments due to the ice used to preserve goods or the cleaning of display counters—operations that result in slippery, soiled floors and increase the risk of falls. To reduce this risk, it is important to use suitable footwear that meets the various safety standards. 

Given these different risks, it is therefore necessary to provide your employees with suitable fishmonger footwear and clothing to ensure their safety.

How should you choose boots for your fishmongers?

Safety boots are one of the most important pieces of equipment for fishmongers. It is therefore essential to choose them carefully to ensure optimal protection. Here are some criteria to consider when choosing safety boots suited to their needs:

• The sole's level of resistance to penetration: fishmongers work in an environment where they may encounter sharp objects such as scales, fish bones or cutting tools. To avoid injuries and accidents, it is essential to choose safety boots with a penetration-resistant sole that meets the requirements of the S5 standard.
• The sole's level of grip: fishmongers often work in wet and slippery conditions, which can increase the risk of same-level falls. It is therefore important to choose safety boots with a sole offering optimal grip on slippery floors and tested to meet the EN ISO 20344:2021 standard. To achieve this, Shoes For Crews specialists have developed advanced, patented slip-resistant technology, and subject each of our products to extensive slip-resistance testing, enabling them to exceed the required standards and reduce falls and slips by up to 80 %.
• Resistance to water penetration: fishmongers work in a wet environment, so it is essential to choose waterproof safety boots. Rubber or PVC safety boots are often the best options for resisting water penetration. It is also recommended to choose a cold-insulating model with a sufficiently high upper so that your teams can work comfortably.

Choosing clothing and footwear for fish shops is therefore essential for preventing the main causes of workplace accidents associated with this sector.

Why trust Shoes For Crews for your fishmonger boots ?

Working in a fish shop involves risks that must be prevented in order to carry out the job safely. To do this, it is essential to choose the right personal protective clothing and footwear for every situation. At Shoes For Crews, we are committed to offering high-quality, durable, comfortable and slip-resistant safety footwear designed to meet fishmongers' specific needs, providing them with maximum protection against the risks associated with their work.

We invite you to contact our Shoes For Crews team of experts to find the ideal footwear and equip your employees so they can perform their work safely.