In the mining industry, good safety footwear is essential. Statistics from the NSW Resources Regulator indicate injuries to the feet, toes and ankles are relatively common in mining, comprising around 7% of bodily injuries.
It’s not just the feet either, injuries to other parts of the body can arise if a worker slips or falls over as a result of inadequate support. Workers can also suffer from limb or back pain if they stand for prolonged periods in unsuitable footwear.
The boots your workers wear must support their feet and ankles, and offer safety features tailored to their particular job and the specific hazards of the mine environment, such as water, chemicals, electricity, equipment and uneven surfaces. Blundstone provides a range of quality fit-for-purpose boots that offer comfort and support as well as protection.
Blundstone’s boots for the mining industry provide shock-absorption and comfort to help reduce fatigue. They come with steel toe-caps, waterproofing and heat and chemical resistance. The range includes:
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Blundstone has been designing and manufacturing hardwearing safety footwear for over 150 years. Business Development Specialist at Blundstone, Steve Broadbent, says the key to ensuring top quality in mining footwear lies in sourcing boots that have undergone thorough testing in “worst case” situations.
For example, Blundstone’s #9099 boot has undergone trials in some of the harshest environments possible – in open-cut mines in PNG that come with very wet conditions and highly uneven surfaces. Steve says these boots performed extremely well, with no leaks, even over a period of several months of very challenging use.
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Steve Broadbent, Business Development Specialist at Blundstone, puts it simply:
“So many different conditions and safety risks in mining means that you need a specialist boot that is fit-for-purpose,” says Steve. “The mining industry is evolving rapidly and Blundstone is prioritising innovation to ensure every worker is protected. Designed with advanced technology and tested for the harshest conditions, our mining safety footwear provides comfortable, supportive and lightweight protection for workers.”
Blackwoods is proud to offer Blundstone as part of our commitment to keeping Australian workers safe. As the country’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, we’ve got everything you need to protect your team. Talk to your local Blackwoods Technical Safety Specialist about Blundstone boots for mining and how they can help reduce risk on your worksite. Protect your people with smarter PPE, because safety should never be left to chance.
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