Don't be seduced by too soft safety shoes
Don't be seduced by safety shoes that feel super soft when you try them on. They are probably not the best option for your body, shows a new study performed by Ejendals and Myontec.
Safety shoes are all the same, many think, and the important thing is that you wear them, right? Research findings show that our bodies need different support and protection depending on what we do. Which shoe and shoe sole is best for your health in safety shoes and makes your workday comfortable?
In addition to protecting against foot injuries, safety shoes should also provide support to reduce the risk of knee and back problems (musculoskeletal disorders), which are the leading cause of work-related absences in the western world.
To find the right protection against foot and back problems, it's essential to understand how different work tasks can impact our bodies. That's why JALAS, commissioned a study to map out these impacts. The survey is part of our company's efforts towards its vision of achieving zero injuries to hands and feet, benefitting employees, companies, and society at large.
In this article, we will discuss the survey results and provide important considerations for preventing foot and back problems. Let's begin by examining how our bodies function.