Safety Over Fashion

Sometimes as trades people we don’t know how good we have it. We complain about all our PPE, huffing and puffing while we gear on in the mornings, but just think; we could be required to wear high heeled shoes. Could you imagine working any job wearing stilettos? As of January 1, 2019 OHS states, employers will no longer be allowed to require a worker wear any footwear that could pose a risk to their health and safety. Can you believe this is just happening in 2019? Did you know that high heels can put the worker at a higher risk of a slew of hazards such as, slips, trips, falls, cuts, crushing, puncture, sprains, breaks, chance for MIS’s (musculoskeletal injuries) and many more. Does that list sound familiar? That’s because that is everything your clunky work boots protect you from. So next time you feel like complaining about your PPE, just think of all the hard working women, putting in their hours on stilts at risk for hazards you don’t even have to think about anymore. And ladies… welcome to the wonderful world of safety shoes… they may not be the prettiest, but your feet and back will love you for it!