Tough foot forward

Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of major injury in UK workplaces. Between 2014/15-2016/17, an estimated 979,000 working days were lost due to such incidents equating to an average of 8.8 working days lost per case. To help reduce these accidents and ensure workers are protected from injuries, it is critical they wear the appropriate safety footwear that has been tested to comply with the relevant safety standards.

The new range of TROJAN footwear exceeds these standards and has been tested in the company’s independently accredited Product Assurance Laboratory, achieving EN ISO 20344:2011 and the EN ISO 13287: 2012 standard for slip resistance. Products in TROJAN’s new range include:

TROJAN Nireus S1P Safety Hikers - This hiker is suitable for workers who want the protection of a traditional safety boot that looks casual, but which has a range of safety features. The fashionable exterior conceals the steel toecap, penetration-resistant stainless steel midsole and antistatic properties. The outsole is said to provide superb resistance to slipping.

TROJAN Nireus S1P Safety Trainers - These lightweight safety trainers offer protection while still looking stylish. Featuring an outsole that provides excellent slip-resistance, the trainers have antistatic properties, a steel toecap and a penetration-resistant midsole, which are both hidden within the trainer. 

TROJAN Pandia II S3 Safety Boots – These high-top sneakers are lightweight and durable and with an outsole that provides excellent resistance to slipping, they are suitable for workers who need reassurance that their shoes have good grip. The aluminium toecap and composite midsole means that workers will be able to wear them all day without the risk of pain or discomfort. 

TROJAN’s slip resistant footwear is tested by replicating various potential hazards in the workplace. The level of slip is then graded on each shoe using the following codes: SRA, SRB, SRC, highlighting whether it will protect workers on ceramic tiles, steel floors, or, whether they are suitable for both. The new TROJAN range provides complete SRC protection.