Hydrolysis – A common killer among safety footwear Like many other types of safety wear, footwear also suffers from certain types of problems. Apart from the regular wear and tear, a most common issue would be crumbling soles. But why does this happen? What causes the soles to crumble? A commonly used outsole material would […]

On this global initiative, workXwear have started to change our single use packaging to reusable or to paper packaging since 2021. Individual choices, and the collective shifts they bring about adds up quickly. Making just one simple change will bring on a wave of possibilities. Make the choice today to see the change tomorrow.

US Standards NFPA2112 – National Fire Protection Administration standard for protection of industrial personnel against flash fire NFPA70E – Standard of electrical safety in the workplace HRC Rating – The HRC is used to determined the necessary arc rating of the garment worn during a given job task* ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 – High visibility safety apparel […]

Factors to consider for Deck Operations gloves 1. During cargo discharge / loading operations, crew comes in contact with a mixture of oil & water. With a nitrile palm coating, there is robust protection against oil, water, heat & lastly abrasion. 2. In additional, TPR impact protection gloves offers a complete protection for back of […]

Safety Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is broadly categorized into four broad section mainly: Body Protection: Workwear Foot Protection: Footwear Head Protection: Helmet Hand Protection: Work Gloves Workwear Workwear helps to offer a protection over 80% for your body, torso, exposing only hands, feet & head. Workwear is generally classified into 2 types which is Fire […]

Inspect regularly for damage Safety Footwear are designed and made to withstand the toughest work conditions. However, regular inspection on safety footwear is necessary to ensure that the safety footwear is in the perfect condition to serve its purpose. Rinse with water after exposure to chemicals Regular cleaning and conditioning protects safety footwear from harsh […]