4oTrimestre07 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 53 Productos de actualidad / Updated Products in industry. Tests were conducted on various floor surfaces and oil was used as the contaminant. The result revealed that footwear manufactured using a new rubber compound gave the maximum protection and a further case study from PDM Foods substan- tiated that report in the same article, by outlining that since the introduction of the new footwear range there had been no slip fall accidents in the last 13 months. Can Footwear make a difference? So, can footwear make a difference? The answer is a very positive yes! There has been too much emphasis placed on the installation of what is referred to as non slip floors, but the reality is that it does not always allow for the types of contami- nants used these days. You never slip on the floor surface, you slip on the contaminant. So it makes sense to begin examining the footwear for its outsole properties, as this is what will determine what traction is available on various substances. As mentioned in the HSL Report, substantiated by PDM foods, and confirmed by ITS Laboratories, the only outsole that proved itself under the most hazardous slippery conditions was the very special rubber compound that was found being used by one manufactur- er, Shoes for Crews. New Non Slip Technology Technology in footwear is on the move and Shoes For Crews is certainly proving that statement correct. The new concept in non-slip footwear has amazed even the most ardent critics of safety footwear. The special non-slip rubber compound is a new and innovative and is gaining popularity throughout Europe. The special criss-cross pattern on the Shoes For Crews outsole, combined with the specially formulated rubber compound, ensures that slip falls are eliminated, or, kept to the absolute minimum. By EU standards the shoe achieved a staggering 10/10 for safety in the field of anti- slip footwear, and at a recent catering exhibition this year received the best inno- vative safety award for 2003. “The amazing thing about these shoes is that they actually work better in oily, greasy and icy conditions, making it ideal for the toughest environment”, our interviewees comment. McDonalds Restaurants, Statoil, KFC, Nestle and Budweiser are just some of the big names, which have given the products the thumbs up to the new line of Shoes For Crews range of footwear. Shoes For Crews footwear is made specifically for tough wear- ing in the most adverse conditions. The durability, comfort and anti fatigue properties are some of the main reasons why approval across Europe has come so quickly and why it continues to keep thousands of people safe on their feet in the work place. Anti- Slip Warranty As a mark of confidence in their footwear’s non –slip performance, Shoes For Crews are the only manufacturer in Europe that also offer a very unique slip and fall warranty with all their footwear. The warranty states ” if any employee has a slip and fall accident while wearing Shoes For Crews footwear, we will reimburse the company for up to £2,000 (€ 3,000 approx) to cover absenteeism and lost production”. Product Range The full product range of Shoes For Crews now consists of a number of new and innovative products. The steel toe range of footwear is now complemented by a range of soft toe dress and casual work shoes to ensure the whole staff is protected. The revolutionary Crewguard Overshoe also provides instant non-slip protection for visitors or new hires and fits over practically all styles of footwear. This is a reusable, machine washable overshoe and has the same superior slip resistance as the full complement to footwear. The Shoes For Crews Boots have proved exceptional in non-slip performance and the comfort rating from all wearers was 10 out of 10. The New Mighty Mat and Ultra anti-fatigue mat gives superb non-slip perfor- mances on both sides especially in greasy wet conditions. “Workers wearing Shoes for Crews footwear seldom if ever slip and fall”, the Amer- ican company proudly states. PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN, CONTACTE CON: comercial@prensa-tecnica.com