Engineering and technical workers have to constantly balance between a warm staff trailer and a frozen construction site. Prolonged exposure to the cold requires professional equipment. Ordinary winter men's shoes won't save you here — you need specialized winter shoes for outdoor work that can withstand sudden temperature changes and keep you warm.
On January 1, 2025, the Unified Model Standards (UTS) by Order of the Ministry of Labor No. 767n entered into full force. In 2026, the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) is strictly linked to the results of the occupational risk assessment (OIA) of each specific company.
What we will talk about in the article:
- Why are the old regulations no longer working?
- Winter safety shoes for IT equipment: a detailed analysis of top winter boots and boots.
- How to avoid mistakes when choosing insulated shoes?
- The final checklist for the company's purchasing department.
Why are there special requirements for winter IT shoes?
The transition to Uniform Standard Standards has made the application of the old standard industry standards completely illegal. Now the rules for providing personal protective equipment are regulated by the Order of the Ministry of Labor No. 766n, and enterprises are required to keep electronic records of PPE. Each position requires that workwear and winter work boots strictly comply with approved state standards.
The most important regulation on which all PPE certification in Russia is based is TR CU 019/2011 "On the safety of personal protective equipment". Any certified winter work shoes for men must pass strict tests for sanitary and chemical safety and have a clear label.
Protection of the foot from punctures (withstanding a force of 1200 N) and impacts (up to 200 J) is the basic standard for maintaining employee health. The absence of necessary elements such as a metal or composite footbed is absolutely unacceptable for safety reasons.
Review of the top insulated safety shoes for men: protection and comfort
AG-Technologies (AGT) experts have carefully selected the best products of the season from our range. Below we will look at solutions that guarantee comfort and confidence in any production. Each model undergoes a multi-level quality control.
Brodeks Talung Winter winter boots: a balance of flexibility and warmth
IT problem: an employee inspects the facility for half a day, and then enters the office block. In ordinary shoes, the foot overheats, and when going outside, it freezes instantly.
Brodeks insulated work boots solve this problem by offering the comfort of casual shoes and industrial reliability. Thick, water-repellent genuine leather provides high breathability.
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