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Protection from work boots

Published on May 2, 2016 at 5:38 pm in General Blogs.

Maryland residents who are in the construction industry or other occupations in which they need to wear work boots should take care when choosing which ones to purchase. There are state and federal safety standards for work boots, and it is important for people to make certain the ones they are considering meet or exceed them.

While many shoe companies claim that their work boots do meet the standards, that is not always the case. It is important for workers to check the standards that are specific for their individual lines of work along with the standards set out by the state. This can help them with identifying the specific features the boots they purchase should have.

It might be smart for employers and workers to go with brands that have been on the market for lengthy periods of time. Seasoned companies have had more time to develop their manufacturing and design processes in order to ensure that their boots do meet the applicable safety standards.

When choosing work boots, the most important thing to consider is the protection they provide. Even if a pair of boots is more expensive than a different brand, preventing potentially serious injuries may make the additional money a worthwhile investment. However, even when all precautions are taken, workers can and do get injured. The first thing to do is to immediately report the workplace injury to the supervisor and then to seek medical attention. The injured worker might then want to get help from a workers’ compensation attorney in preparing and submitting a claim for benefits under the employer’s insurance coverage. Benefits can include reimbursement of medical bills and the provision of future care and treatment.

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