What are safety work boots?

A steel-toe boot (also known as a safety boot, steel-capped boot, steel toecaps or safety shoe) is a durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression.

What is an OSHA approved boot?

Safety shoes or boots must have a leather upper, non-skid soles, oil resistance and impact and compression resistance ratings of 75. The shoes must also have built-in toe caps to meet requirements. Protective footwear is required for employees at risk of injury from: Rolling equipment. Penetrating or crushing objects.

What is the best work boot to wear on concrete?

Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6” Waterproof Work Boot. Rebar Wedge Moc Toe 6” Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot. Women’s Rebar Wedge Moc Toe Waterproof Work Boot. Women’s Rebar Wedge Moc Toe Waterproof Composite Toe Work Boot. WorkHog XT Waterproof Work Boot.

What are the best boots for construction work?

1) Men’s Wolverine Loader 6″ Steel Toe Wedge Boot. 2) Timberland PRO Helix HD 8″ Waterproof Boot. 3) Wolverine Hellcat UltraSpring Moc-Toe CarbonMax WP Wedge Boot. 4) Carolina AMP USA Moc-Toe Safety Toe Wedge Boot. 5) Irish Setter Wingshooter Waterproof Safety Boot.

What is the difference between safety shoes and safety boots?

Safety Boots are the most common type of safety footwear featuring a wider variety of properties including protective toe caps, slip-resistant soles, and penetration-resistant mid-soles. Safety shoes have similar properties to safety boots but do not provide the same level of protection and support.

How do I choose a safety boot?

Test the length of the footwear by sliding your foot forward. Your toes should touch the boot’s front. The boots should flex at the ball of each foot. The laces should help keep your feet in place without you feeling uncomfortably tight.