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 Nautilus Safety Footwear Releases 24 New StylesNautilus announced this month that it has begun offering a wide variety of new safety footwear, from its famous "comfortable" steel toe athletic shoes to new slip-resistant shoes that include compression-resistance. Twenty-four new styles were added in all, including an entirely new "value line" of safety footwear designed to cost less without giving up quality or comfort. The following styles are brand new for 2005. Most of the other styles in the FSI catalog have also been updated to keep styles in line with the latest safety requirements.
SkidBuster Shoes Announces Updated Safety TestsSkidBuster recently had its shoes tested at an independent safety laboratory using the Brungraber Mark II method, a gravity-based articulated strut device. The Mark II enables users to reliably meter wet surfaces. It uses a ten-pound weight on an inclineable frame, with a test foot suspended just above the walkway surface. Each time the angle is set to a more horizontal position the weight is released, until a slip occurs. The slip resistance reading can be taken directly from the instrument. SKIDBUSTERS 2005 SLIP RESULTS: Composite Toe Footwear Becoming VitalAs more workplaces pass stricter regulations regarding metal detectors, the incredibly durable composite toe is breaking new ground in the safety footwear market. More customers than ever before are realizing that the composite toe from FSI qualifies under OSHA compression standards and are switching out their steel toe boots for "ergolite" composite toes. One-third the weight of traditional steel, the ergolite composite toe is made of non-conductive material which does not transmit heat or cold or activate metal detectors. It is non-magnetic and static free. Our unique design dissipates impact and meets or exceeds ASTM F2413-05 specifications, making it appropriate for any work environment, and highly desirable in places where metal detectors are present. |
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