Construction World October 2021

DISCOVER COMFORT, DURABILITY & RELIABLE PROTECTION WITH WAYNE’S SUPERIOR QUALITY GUMBOOTS

W ayne Safety has been Africa’s gumboot specialist for over 80 years. Since 1940, no other manufacturer has supplied more industrial and safety gumboots into the African market. Wayne Safety started manufacturing gumboots 80 years ago, with Wayne Rubber producing rubber gumboots in KZN. This began a long tradition of manufacturing superior quality gumboots and serving workers right at the heart of industry. Today, Wayne is one of the foremost PVC and PU gumboot manufacturers in Africa. Since 1940, it has focused on what it does best – gumboots, and gumboots alone – allowing it to emerge as specialists in its field and pioneers in both innovation and quality. Its range of superior quality gumboots has been specifically designed to withstand the various hazards you face in the construction industry, delivering the best in protection, comfort and durability. With lightweight comfort, maximum slip resistance and resistance to oils, fats and chemicals and more, you can trust that your boots will give you unrivalled protection in harsh conditions. Its Egoli boots have been trusted by those working in dangerous industries for decades. The new and improved Egoli 2 features PVC uppers for optimum flexibility and abrasion resistance, nitrile PVC soles for durability and protection, and a cleated sole design for SRA level slip resistance. Over the years, it has worked on reducing its carbon footprint in line with its objective of sustainability, and today it produces 35% of all its gumboots from recycled materials. Its Duralight 1 is well-recognised in agricultural sectors and incorporates a mix of virgin and recycled PVC that results in a superior, yet cost-effective, recycled

gumboot upon which its customers can trust and rely. The Wayne range of PU gumboots offers a variety of enhanced features and benefits, with a longer lifespan, a lightweight, comfortable feel, and maximum resistance, flexibility and strength. A unique tread-groove and depth gives our PU boots the highest possible SRC slip resistance rating. Optimum hygiene is ensured through the boot’s moisture wicking functionality, and anti-microbial and anti- fungal treatment; and a lightweight composition paired with a unique footbed results in all-day comfort. Trust in Wayne, Africa’s gumboot specialist for 80 years and counting, and get gumboots that have been designed to give you the best in protection, durability and comfort from Wayne today. 

SISI SAFETY WEAR LAUNCHES FIRST LOCALLY MANUFACTURED METAGUARD SAFETY FOOTWEAR FOR WOMEN

O ver the years, women have been 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

wear designed for males,” says Predahni Naidoo, Brand Manager of Sisi Safety Wear. “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,” she continues. The Basi Metaguard dual density boot offers an

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. The metaguard protector is primarily designed to protect the bridge of the foot from falling rocks and other hazards prominent in the mining industries. There is a serious lack of technical safety offerings for women, with many companies still issuing their female staff safety

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 workplaces with durable and reliable offerings. Women deserve both safety and comfort in the workplace. With locally manufactured, women-specific safety wear ranges

readily available, there is little excuse for organisations to not cater to the needs of their female workforce. 

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