Making footwear safer and more sustainable with James Abbott

James Abbott is head of sale for Anvil Traction, a manufacturer of slip resistant safety footwear technology specialising in slip resistant safety boots and shoes. His passion for workplace safety is deep-rooted and comes from his father being involved in the industry, too. Some key points discussed in today's podcast: ✅ Slip-resistance in footwear: why this is important, what are the key components ✅ Technology: the work that Anvil Traction is putting into what it calls Traction technology ✅ The holistic benefits of getting footwear right, given people wear these shoes for 1/3rd of their lives ✅ Sustainability: the three areas where we can improve ✅ James' top tips on choosing the right footwear This is a great episode, which underscores the point that safety often requires a broader and deeper understanding than many expect, but getting it right can have all sorts of benefits – not "just" safety. Bonus prize – win a free pair of footwear! James kindly offered a free pair of Anvil Traction footwear of the winner's choice. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is follow Anvil Traction and Slip Safety Services on Linkedin Anvil Traction: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anvil-traction/ Slip Safety Services: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slipsafety/ Resources: Connect with James on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesalexanderabbott/ Connect with Christian here, too: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/ #safety #insurance #riskmanagement #safetyfootwear #environmentalhealth #qshe #sheq #slipsandtrips