Wearing static dissipative footwear (ESD) is the best way to protect your feet against hazards when working in electrical environments. The footwear is designed with a high level of resistance to protect you from electric shocks when working in such an environment.
ESD work boots reduces the amount of static electricity building up in your body and this as a result keeps you safe, avoiding electric shocks. These boots are available in both steel or soft toed and you can pick a pair according to your work environment needs.
These ESD boots are usually used either at workplaces where you need to handle a huge number of computer appliances or in plants where large static electricity can be created by the machineries.
However, if you want to make the most out of these ESD work boots, you need to pick the right pair. But how? We’ve the tips for you:
Do your research
Before you start your hunt for ESD footwear, find out the potential hazards in your work environment. Every workplace has its own specific requirements and you need to find the requirements of your workplace. This will help you determine the type of footwear you’ll need. For say, if you deal with live conductors or tools at your workplace, you’ll need EH boots instead.
Choose the right size
If your job demands you to work on feet all day, your feet will tend to swell throughout the day. Therefore, you need to pick the right size that will help you to stay comfortable while you work. You can buy a size bigger than your usual size to feel more comfortable.
Think about comfort
Different brands will offer different types of ESD footwear with different features for your work environment. But whenever you buy such boots, make sure that the level of comfort should be your first priority along with safety.
You can browse through our safety footwear collection to pick a pair that will perfectly meet your needs within your budget.
