The role of footwear in reducing the risk of slips

This guidance document has been created by PPE footwear expert members of the UK Slip resistance group. The document is aimed at site managers, risk assessors and sole traders who are required to select PPE footwear for their worksites. It considers the selection and supply of slip resistant personal protective equipment footwear for specific end uses. The guidance includes the markings that may be found on the footwear, what these mean and how to identify the footwear that may be best suited to the end use.

Footwear is an important factor for any stakeholder to consider in establishing a slip prevention strategy and is particularly applicable where the type of footwear worn can be controlled e.g. kitchen or factory environments.

The paper will answer questions such as:

• Under what circumstances is a footwear policy likely to be advisable?
• What can be done through footwear to mitigate the risk of slips?
• What factors should be considered when specifying footwear in order to prevent slips? (including fit; comfort; sole design & material composition; heel height and tread pattern).

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Download here  the PDF: Footwear Guidance

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(Published 07/2024)