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WHY FOOT SAFETY CAN’T BE IGNORED

KEY STATISTICS REVEALED:

AN ANNUAL LOSS OF

$
2.99

TRILLION

in productivity is attributed to occupational diseases and work-related injuries.

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SLIPS, TRIPS, and FALLS cause over
30% of major injuries at work, leading to
extensive absences from work 2,3 

attributed to slips, trips, and stumbles4.

17%

In 2022, 497,300 people in Australia experienced work-related injuries or illnesses, with

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>60,000

foot injuries annually

result in $9,600 average cost per lost workday5

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$28,051

was the average workers’ compensation settlement

for foot injuries in 20236

33% to 50% of workers are on their feet, either standing or walking, for

A MINIMUM OF

4 HOURS
during an average eight-hour workday 7.
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SAFETY FOOTWEAR

Safety footwear can effectively

Distribute force

across the joints, potentially preventing a host of chronic and acute injuries8 .

Proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) like safety footwear

can prevent

37.6%

of occupational injuries and diseases9.

Safety footwear can provide essential protection against workplace hazards, comfort and support, while contributing to

overall worker well-being and productivity.

Discover your perfect fit at

www.oliver.com.au

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References:

  1. 1. Safety and Health Magazine. (2019). ILO: Global cost of
    work-related injuries and deaths totals almost 3 trillion.
  2. 2. International Labour Organization. (n.d.). Slips and trips.
  3. 3. European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
    (2022). Slips, trips, and falls. In Occupational Safety and
    Health in Europe.
  • 4. Australian Bureau of Statistics. (n.d.). Work-related injuries.
  • 5. What are the most common occupational foot injuries?
    (n.d.). International Safety & Hygiene News.
  • 6. Workers’ Compensation Costs. (n.d.). National Safety Council.
  • 7. Workers Health and Safety Center. (n.d.). Prolonged standing:
    Taking the load off (Version 2.0).
  • 8. Loria, K. (2018). The effect of footwear on the management
    (n.d.). International Safety & Hygiene News.
    Review Magazine
  • 9. WorkWear.org. (n.d.). Personal protective equipment:
    Statistics, facts & insights.

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