PPE for rescue workers: civil defense shoes

The Civil Defense operator, the volunteer of 118, the Red Cross and all rescue workers in general find themselves intervening in difficult and particular conditions, never knowing what scenario they will find and what situations they will have to face in the course of their day.
Clothing that can protect and minimize the risks they face in carrying out their activities is therefore indispensable: we are talking about personal protective equipment.

High-visibility clothing with reflective bands for night scenarios, on the road or in low-visibility situations; waterproof jacket, protective gloves and helmet and, above all, safety footwear suitable even in extreme situations.

The shifts of Civil Defense and 118 operators can be extremely long and heavy. In addition to ensuring safety, emergency safety shoes must also be able to ensure prolonged comfort and optimal breathability.

In this regard, research has enabled the introduction of innovative technologies and materials that can meet all requirements for protection and comfort.

How to recognize safety shoes for 118 and civil protection?

Let's see it together!

1. THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE RESCUER




2. THE REQUIREMENTS OF FIRST AID SAFETY SHOES




3. DOMINATION: THE U-POWER PROPOSAL FOR RESCUE WORKERS

THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE RESCUER

Those who work in the field of First Aid have to deal with situations that are often difficult, unpredictable, and can escalate to extreme conditions.

As we have mentioned,High Visibility clothing is to be considered particularly useful to protect oneself whenever there are problems with poor visibility or roadside intervention , but depending on the role, more specific devices are needed, depending on the risk existing in the situation one is facing.

An example?

The use of mechanical hazard protection gloves with forearm protection, which are essential in maxi-emergency situations such as major accidents, which are particularly complex and dangerous.

Another example may be the use of a protective helmet or visor against splashes of hazardous substances; or, the use of respiratory protection if one is in the presence of a gas leak.

The use of PPE depends on the situation to be faced and, therefore, the prime thing to do is a proper risk assessment.

What, however, can never be missed is the use of a high safety shoes suitable for high-risk situations.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF EMERGENCY SAFETY SHOES

Personal protective equipment should always be CE certified and bear the EN reference standard.

In addition, it is always a good idea to choose a product that has been tested by an accredited body, so as to guarantee the stated protection and safety features and prove its reliability according to objective parameters.

Another important aspect to consider is ergonomics.

The size chosen must be correct-neither too tight nor too large-so as to ensure freedom of movement and comfort while performing one's duties. Rescue operations can take several hours, and if the safety footwear (as well as the clothing worn) is not comfortable, this can hinder intervention, especially as the hours pass.

Prolonged comfort and well-being is, therefore, an important parameter, and one cannot disregard the of the quality of the materials and technologies used, which must be evaluated at the time of purchase:

• The ability to ensure the health of the foot with optimal breathability;




• The softness of the upper;




• The degree of protection from moisture and water;




• The ability to return energy.

Workshoes should be high-performance footwear that is durable and able to withstand intense work and any working conditions. Just like the proposals of U-Power'sRed Over range/assortment .

DOMINATION: THE U-POWER RED OVER RANGE/ASSORTMENT PROPOSAL FOR RESCUE WORKERS

TheRed Over range/assortment consists of ten safety shoes proposals with specific features suitable for civil defense and first aid, in general.

The model of safety shoes for 118, Red Cross and Civil Defense that we suggest in this article is the Domination style in safety rating RS S3 WR SRC CI, ideal for the winter season.

Domination is a high safety boots with highly abrasion-resistant Putek Plus upper and water-repellent tumbled nubuck, equipped with a quick lace release system.

Gore - tex lining provides thermal insulation and water proofing while maintaining a breathability value up to six times the values specified in EN ISO 20345/47.

The composite toe cap ensures protection and lightness of the shoe, while the high-grip outsole ensures ground grip and energy recovery.

In fact, between the insole and the tread is an Infinergy® insert from Basf that ensures that more than 55 percent of energy is returned with each step.

If you are looking for a superior safety shoe suitable for rescue and first aid operations, choose quality: choose U-Power!

U-Power, the answer to your needs for protection and safety at work.