Sisi Safety Wear launches first locally manufactured metaguard safety footwear style for women.
Published: 9th Feb 2022
The Basi Metaguard includes protection for the top of the foot, the metatarsal area.
Pinetown, KZN, SA - Women are making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such as mining, manufacturing and construction. However, there are still limited offerings in specialised female safety footwear within these sectors.
“This is why Sisi Safety Wear is pleased to launch the Basi Metaguard boot, the first locally produced metaguard safety boot for women," said Predahni Naidoo, brand manager of Sisi Safety Wear.
"The metaguard protector is primarily designed to protect the bridge of the foot from falling rocks and other hazards common in the mining industries. There is a serious lack of technical safety offerings for women, with many companies still issuing their female staff safety wear designed for males.
“With the growing number of women entering the mining sector specifically, it was important to develop a solution for women against these types of hazards that can also occur in other industries.”
The Basi Metaguard dual density boot offers an SRC slip resistance rating, anti-static properties and steel toe cap that is SANS/ISO 20345 certified. Sisi Safety Wear is invested in providing solutions for women entering more hazardous applications with durable and reliable offerings.
Women deserve both safety and comfort in the workplace, and with locally manufactured, women-specific safety wear ranges readily available, there is little excuse for organisations not catering to the needs of their female workforce.
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