Working or travelling through airports and other facilities with heavy security, can mean constantly going through scanners and metal detectors. Unlike regular steel cap safety boots, airport friendly boots are made with composite toe caps and other non-metal materials, which can include Kevlar, fiberglass, plastic, and carbon fibre, among others. By being non metallic they wont set off metal detectors, which generally means you wont have to take your boots off.
Safety work boots with composite toe caps are usually lighter than steel toe boots and being completely metal-free do not conduct electricity.
For those working at airports and other high security facilities, the hazards faced, and features required will vary depending on the type of work being done. The boots you select should be chosen accordingly.
Security services:
When working in security service sector of the airport, it’s important for security staff to wear non-metallic safety footwear because they will regularly go through a metal detector. Side-zippers are also recommended, for easy on and off.
Refueling services:
Airport safety work boots worn by staff in refueling services should have slip-resistant soles with protection from hydrocarbons. Safety shoes with rubber soles, PU/PU or PU/TPU, PU/Rubber sole is appropriate in this case.
Offices:
Office workers may, from time to time, go outside for field work or to carry out controls. When on the tarmac or in workshops, office workers and should wear appropriate safety footwear. Comfortable executive safety shoes are an ideal choice for hybrid roles that require work in the office and on site.
Airport friendly safety work boots from Southland
Steel Blue Boots - Aside from their range of steel toe cap boots, Steel Blue was the first Australian safety boot manufacturer to utilise a composite toe cap to create an airport-friendly range of work boots. Their Airport friendly boots include Steel Blue 317538 and Steel Blue 317532.
Oliver Boots - Oliver offers a range of airport-friendly composite toe safety boots that feature non-metallic safety toe caps and non-metal hardware that won't set off the metal detector as you pass through airport security. Their airport friendly boots styles include Oliver 45-632z, Oliver 45-632, and Oliver 45-645Z. Browse the complete range of Oliver boots at Southland.
Blundstone Boots - Blundstone offers a range of impact resistant composite toe cap boots for both men and women. These styles are designed to keep you agile and are best suited to light industries, making them airport friendly. Blundstone's airport friendly boot styles include Blundstone 886, Blundstone 793, blundstone 794 and more. Browse the complete range of Blundstone boots at Southland.
Southland Supply Group
Regardless of the industry you’re working in, getting the right safety work boots is one of the most important decision every worker will make as feet are susceptible to a multitude of injuries. At Southland, we have been supplying a huge range of safety footwear for both men and women. We partnered with top brands like Steel Blue, Blundstone, Oliver, Mongrel and more in order to provide the widest range of safety boots for everyone. If you can’t find the work boots you’re after, please email us at webstore@southland.com.au or phone us at 1800 77 22 91. We will try to source your required safety boot quickly and at the best price!