According to a Liberty Mutual study, almost 70% of hand injuries occur as a result of people not wearing gloves when they should. Hands are sliced, broken, and bruised due to a lack of suitable work safety gloves. The skin is ripped away, and fingers are lost. Men and women alike must suffer months, if […] ... Read More
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What to Look for When Choosing Impact Gloves
Injuries to the hands and fingers are among the most common in the oil and gas business. Finger and hand injuries account for approximately 34% of all recorded injuries. The silver lining is that there are simple strategies to lessen these hazards, one of which is to wear anti-impact gloves. The difficult element is deciding […] ... Read More
This is the Only Time You Shouldn’t Wear Gloves
Unfortunately, you’ll never know which bacteria are there and which aren’t on your gloves. Aside from proper laundering, the same strategy will not work for every situation. Keeping gloves dry and airing them out, on the other hand, can assist to eliminate the atmosphere that serves as a breeding ground for a variety of bacteria. […] ... Read More
Determining the Cost of Safety
Think again if you believe the expense of developing a comprehensive safety programme is prohibitively high. A well-managed safety programme not only saves lives, but it may also save your firm money – both now and in the future. Find a Solution That Is Right for Your Business. When it comes to developing and maintaining […] ... Read More
6 Easy Steps to Creating a Successful PPE Program
Developing a PPE Program: There are procedures and processes that must be followed in order to successfully meet applicable requirements and build a PPE programme that is cost-effective and decreases the risk of injury. Managers, supervisors, and employees should collaborate to carry out the following processes in order to establish your PPE programme: Conducting a […] ... Read More
Bekina Boots literally saved my life!
TESTIMONIAL OF FRANK, AN IRISH FARMER Dear boot maker, I just want to say thank you to the makers of the Bekina StepliteX SolidGrip boot. It literally saved my life! I was out farming on December 2nd at 11:00 at night when a bucket from the front loader of the tractor came down on my […] ... Read More
Avian flu: best practices for your boots
An outbreak of avian flu is every poultry farmer’s worst nightmare. Since November of last year, the virus has been found in a number of European countries – including France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland and Germany. But the avian flu virus has also recently emerged in Asia. So it’s no surprise that many of our […] ... Read More
Product Review: Bekina Gumboots
Dominique has been wearing Bekina gumboots for 10 years! Read his review below: Farmer Dominique Van Simaeys confirms in his review that Bekina boots score better than regular rubber or PVC gumboots. Bekina is a Belgian family company that designs and produces gumboots for different sectors, with farming being one of the largest. The boots […] ... Read More
StepliteX SolidGrip elected as best work gumboots
StepliteX SolidGrip work gumboots from Bekina Boots are the best work gumboots at the moment, according to Farmers Weekly. This leading British magazine, targeted at the agriculture industry, compared StepliteX SolidGrip with other work gumboots from Dunlop, Hunter and Caldene. BEST WORK GUMBOOTS In their search for the best work gumboots, Farmers Weekly tested the most important properties […] ... Read More
If it weren’t for ya gumboots, where would ya be?
Ever wondered why they’re call gumboots? Want to know how big the largest gumboot is? How about competing in a gumboot throwing contest? Here are some fun facts about gumboots you may not know! Watch the fascinating process of how rubber is harvested! Can you believe it starts out looking like milk? Surely you all […] ... Read More