Steel Toe Cap Safety Boots
Steel toe cap safety boots and shoes have a heavy-duty steel cover cap across the toes and have protected the toes of countless workers across the globe and are considered the ‘classic’. To meet Australian OHS standards (AS/NZS 2210.1) they are required to provide protection against 200J of energy and bear a compression load of at least 15kN.
Pro’s of Steel Caps
• Higher ‘flat’ protection, making them better for environments with very heavy hazards, such as machinery handling
• High puncture resistance
• They don’t shatter, and contrary to popular myth, they don’t snap, resulting in toe amputation!
• Good value – steel caps are more economical to produce than composite toe caps, so they are often cheaper to buy as well
• Pass ASTM tests, meaning they are considered safe for workers handling electrical components. Having said that, composite toe boots are still considered safer in this regard as they do not conduct electricity.
• Do not weaken over time
Pro’s of Steel Caps
• Higher ‘flat’ protection, making them better for environments with very heavy hazards, such as machinery handling
• High puncture resistance
• They don’t shatter, and contrary to popular myth, they don’t snap, resulting in toe amputation!
• Good value – steel caps are more economical to produce than composite toe caps, so they are often cheaper to buy as well
• Pass ASTM tests, meaning they are considered safe for workers handling electrical components. Having said that, composite toe boots are still considered safer in this regard as they do not conduct electricity.
• Do not weaken over time
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