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We are on the verge of winter and dressing warmly to survive the cold is one of our priorities, also at work. When you work in environments with low temperatures or in open spaces, it is essential to have thermal work clothing and safety footwear for working in the cold.
Workers who carry out their work outdoors and who are exposed to low temperatures and other climatic factors such as rain, wind or snow need special equipment for their safety, including for their feet.
This is the best safety footwear for working in cold and wet conditions.
Safety footwear for working in the cold:
Which is the best option?
Choosing the best protective footwear for the coldest months of the year depends on:
THE SECTOR
TEMPERATURE
THE USE
What we can tell you is that the most appropriate thing in cold environments are work boots. Being a higher type of shoe, they offer greater protection against any adverse weather factor than other types of footwear. Because? Well, being taller we get superior protection than any other footwear.
What to take into account when choosing footwear
safety to combat the cold
The temperature at which you are going to do the work
- From 0º C to -20º C: generally these types of boots use between 200 and 400 grams of insulation.
- From -20º C to -40ºC: perfect for places where -35º can be reached.
- From -40º C to -70º C: these boots have an insulation between 400 and 600 grams.
- Less than -70º C: with an insulation of 500 to 800 grams
Footwear traction
The boots that we will use in snow environments have a different sole than boots for walking on land. A waterproof rubber sole with snow-gripping lug patterns is ideal for traversing snowy trails, puddles and ice.
The waterproofness of the shoes
Goretex footwear is a necessity if you work in the rain or snow. If it is already difficult to work in environments with temperatures below zero, imagine doing it with wet feet. To prevent the heat from leaving your feet, you must keep them dry at all times.
The comfort of the footwear
If work shoes are going to be used throughout the work day, it is essential that they be comfortable, light and fit perfectly to the feet.
Food, agriculture, livestock, forestry activities, fishing, mining, construction... These are just some of the professions that are exposed to sharp drops in temperature.
At IMPOTUSA we offer you safety footwear designed with the technologies you need to obtain maximum protection.