Can you wear steel toe cap trainers on site?

Yes. Construction workers are expected to wear protective footwear whilst on site and doing heavy work. The bones in the foot are quite delicate and easily damaged and any muscle or tendon damage can prevent normal movement for several months. Steel toecaps (or equivalent) protect against dropped objects.

Are safety shoes and steel toe shoes the same?

In practice, safety toes offer many of the same benefits as steel toes, so they may be considered interchangeable. But there are some important differences between them. For one thing, steel and safety toes are found in different kinds of shoes. Some boot and shoe models are better suited to non-steel toe boxes.

Does safety shoe mean steel toe?

Safety Shoes are historically any shoe which is built with a safety toe. Originally, these were made of steel and called “Steel Toes”, but now, we have safety shoes made with Aluminum Alloy, Composite Material, and Carbon Fiber (new) safety toes.

Can I wear my own safety shoes at work?

Safety shoes are only essential where the worker’s feet are at risk of injury. For instance, if you are a manufacturing company, you will require safety shoes for the machine operators but not for your HR staff. The shoes should be worn only where there is a hazard.

Does my employer have to pay for my safety shoes?

This includes footwear. If an employer provides protective equipment, such as footwear, then it must be provided free of charge and there must be instructions on how to use it safely.

Can safety shoes damage your feet?

Causes of Foot Pain from Work Safety Boots The shoes encourage unhealthy proprioception that exerts unnatural and excessive pressure on the feet. In the long run, this can lead to developing complications in the feet that lead to persistent sharp pain and discomfort.

What is the difference between safety shoes and safety boots?

When distinguishing between safety boots and safety shoes, look closely at whether or not the footwear covers your ankles. Safety boots usually come up to the middle of your calf, covering at least your ankles. Safety shoes look more like a shoe and do not cover your ankles.

Can an employee refuse to wear safety shoes?

Health and safety law only requires safety footwear to be worn where there is a real risk of injury. It is not uncommon for employers to adopt a policy requiring the wearing of safety footwear at all times, when and where there is a risk that people would not change into and out of PPE footwear during the day.

Does my employer have to supply steel-toe boots?

An employer is required to provide any equipment that reduces the risk of the given environment. For example, an environment with sharp objects and glass on the floor would require steel toe boots. Or if you are working in a dusty environment you will need to be provided with a disposable dust mask.