Posted By Bryn Maidment Do you mean the 'clog' type shoes that they wear in Theatres? If so then no, they are not suitable for everyday wear particularly walking. Fine for mainly static work e.g Theatres. No figures for accidents just experience of wearing them and an assessment (that word is becoming over-used!!)of clogs and activities. The only accident I've seen was a Nurse wearing clogs who was handling a patient in bed. She leaned over and lifted her foot off the floor, the clog fell off and when she put her foot back down it slipped along the lino. The only problem was that her opposite knee was on the bed and she did a very ungainly and painful looking splits! - Laugh? I cried! In summary, fully enclosed shoes for all staff apart from In Theatres.

Posted By Marion Virgo-Blackman I must admit I do like wearing clogs. To solve your problem you or your employees could purchase clogs which do have straps which go around the back of your ankle like a sandal (they are available). Then you have staff happy and the shoes are secure. Hope this helps Regards MARION

Posted By Ken Taylor The need for suitable footwear has got to arise in the manual handling assessment for this type of work activity. Backless shoes seem about as valid as stilletos in this context. I've investigated a few incidents of falls over the years (mainly on stairs) and footwear has often been a factor - almost invariably among women. Basically if the work requires the shoe to remain in contact with the foot in the correct position whilst force is applied to the floor through the foot in order to enable the load to be moved forward, backless shoes are not suitable or adequate.

Posted By Merv Newman Personally, clog type safety shoes make me cringe, but I haver never heard of an accident caused by their use. I encounter them quite often in industrial situations - vehicule assembly, engineering, mostly worn by women. Merv Newman