Logistics Accident Prevention

From delivery drivers through to postal service employees, protect your entire staff from workplace slips and falls with our highly slip-resistant, safety and occupational range of stylish and comfortable SFC footwear.

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Thousands of Logistic Workers, Including Couriers & Postal Employees, Are Exposed to Health and Safety Risks

Couriers, postmen or postwomen are in contact with the public daily. This makes them at risk of sustaining a variety of injuries, including those that could happen if they slip, trip or fall. Ensuring they’re protected with the correct safety footwear is essential to avoid potentially serious injuries.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the overall rate of workplace injuries involving logistics workers in the UK was 0.65 per 100,000 workers in 2017/18. This equates to around 1,500 injuries in total.

Delivery worker climbing stairs with slip-resistant shoes

The most common injuries associated with working as a courier, postman or postwoman due to incorrect suitable footwear include:

Being injured by heavy machinery

Being hit by a forklift or other heavy equipment

Being crushed by a load

Being caught in between two vehicles

Falling from heights and falls on the same level

Dropping heavy objects

Being exposed to hazardous materials

Lifting heavy objects

Postal worker delivering packages to customer with suitable safety footwear

Working in the logistics sector can be dangerous for a number of reasons

First, because staff are constantly on their feet, they need shoes that will provide good support and cushioning.
Second, because couriers, postmen, and postwomen are constantly walking and running, they need shoes that are comfortable and will not cause pain.
Lastly, because they are constantly exposed to the elements, you need shoes that will protect their feet from the cold, the wet, and the dirt.

The accelerated pace and continuous movements associated with the logistics, postal and courier sectors keep your employees at risk of slip and fall accidents. Hazardous work conditions further expose your team to life-threatening dangers and increase the likelihood that a slip-and-fall related accident or injury will occur.

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Workplace Injuries Impact Profitability

The effects of injuries at work within the logistic, postal and courier sectors can be devastating for the injured employee, your company and all other parties involved. Dangerous, whether they are serious or not, have a dramatic impact on productivity and profitability. Additional direct and indirect costs may include:

Liability Claims
Lawsuits
Damaged equipment
Low team member morale
Increased insurance premiums

Mitigation of risk and accident prevention for couriers and postal staff are the leading methods for avoiding these additional costs, improving safety and profitability.

Talk to our Footwear Specialists*

We will help you to find suitable SFC footwear for your logistics, courier and postal employees, and give you all the support you need to help you drive adoption within your company and achieve your safety goals with style!

*Shoes For Crews (Europe) Ltd. reserves the right to evaluate your request and your professional project before accepting your request of a complimentary wear trial. Please note this offer is not valid for retail customers and current customers of Shoes For Crews; it also excludes the PUMA SAFETY footwear.