Industrial protective footwear provides protection against injuries caused due to harsh industrial conditions. Industrial protective footwear is manufactured using different materials such as leather, rubber, and plastic. The construction, mining, manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food, and transportation industries are some of the major end-users of industrial protective footwear.
Market Dynamics
Manufacturers are adopting various foot safety protection programs related to training, fit testing, maintenance, and inspection, in order to protect employees is expected to fuel the market growth. These safety programs mandate employers to follow strictly safety regulations at the workplace. Moreover, these programs also help save the company’s expenses, workers' compensation, and healthcare expenses. Thus, the growing adoption of safety programs by various manufacturers is expected to augment the market growth.
Protective footwear made from leather are gaining traction in the market as leather materials provide protection against burns, punctures, chemical spills, falling objects, hazards, and harsh weather conditions. Leather materials are non-conductive in nature which also offers safety against harmful electric shocks. Also, the growing production of leather is further creating demand for protective footwear. This is expected to propel the market growth of industrial protective footwear.
However, Lack of awareness regarding the industrial protective footwear among employees in small and mid-sized industries is expected to inhibit market growth over the forecast period.
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