TOP OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS
DDM June 2026: Master festivals & events safely – PPE for setup, technology & open-air operations
Professionally protected at festivals, street parties & major events – with the deal of the month from Omniprotect The summer is starting –[...]
Allprotec Cut Preventer 5 – safety meets digitalization
Flexible. Safe. Digital. – the new cut-resistant glove with touchscreen function A quick glance at the tablet – and already the [...]
Spring Cleaning 2026: Work cleanly and clean safely with the right PPE
Effective cleaning in spring – how protective clothing and PPE ensure safety and better results With spring comes[…]
The right width for safety shoes
Safety shoes are worn for 8 hours or more per day. These must protect the wearer from various dangers even under the most difficult conditions.
More performance thanks to Infinergy® midsole
Innovative foam material Infinergy®? In occupational safety, there are many products that are often referred to as "problem solvers". The protection professionals are always on the lookout for new and[...]
SRA, SRB and SRC: what does it mean?
Everyone has read it in an instruction manual for safety shoes, but many do not know what is behind these standards. Users (wearers of safety shoes) should[...]
Are S3 safety shoes waterproof? Areas of application of S3 safety shoes
Every manufacturer or retailer of S3 safety shoes knows this complaint: "My S3 shoes (or S3 boots) are not waterproof". S3 shoes are often used in workplaces where[...]
Standards Foot protection
Here you will find information about the European standards for safety shoes, protective shoes and occupational shoes. The European standards EN ISO 20344, 20345, 20346 and 20347 regulate the[...]
What does DGUV rule 112-191 for orthopaedic safety shoes include?
The professional DGUV Rule 112-191 is a guideline originating in Germany that defines the necessary properties of a safety shoe for the shoe to receive CE certification in the [...]
Multi-width systems for safety shoes
Safety shoes are worn for 8 hours or more per working day. So it goes without saying that the shoe has to fit properly. We have already discussed in another[...]
Choosing the right safety shoe: How do you do it right?
Protective work shoes are the most important protection for the wearer, which is the raison d'être of protective work shoes. The basic requirements are set out in the Europe-wide standard EN 20345 and a number of[...]
Variety for the feet: The protection professionals advise changing your protective work shoes
Feet are expected to carry us through life every day. To keep the feet healthy, the protection professionals advise regular change[...]
Attention, cold feet!
In winter, it often happens that you have cold feet, which can have many different reasons. Women tend to have more problems at this time of year,[...]