Safety shoe covers: meaning, definitions and examples

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safety shoe covers

 

[ ˈseɪfti ʃuː ˈkʌvərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

protective equipment

Safety shoe covers are protective garments designed to be worn over regular shoes to protect them from dirt, chemicals, or other hazards. They are commonly used in industrial settings, construction sites, and cleanrooms.

Synonyms

overshoes, shoe protectors, shoe shields

Examples of usage

  • They wore safety shoe covers to prevent slipping on the wet floor.
  • The safety shoe covers kept their shoes clean during the painting job.
  • The safety shoe covers are disposable and should be replaced after heavy use.

Translations

Translations of the word "safety shoe covers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coberturas de sapatos de segurança

🇮🇳 सुरक्षा जूता कवर

🇩🇪 Sicherheitsschuhüberzüge

🇮🇩 penutup sepatu keselamatan

🇺🇦 чохли для захисного взуття

🇵🇱 pokrowce na buty ochronne

🇯🇵 安全靴カバー

🇫🇷 couvre-chaussures de sécurité

🇪🇸 cubiertas de zapatos de seguridad

🇹🇷 güvenlik ayakkabı kılıfları

🇰🇷 안전 신발 커버

🇸🇦 أغطية أحذية السلامة

🇨🇿 kryty bezpečnostní obuvi

🇸🇰 kryty na bezpečnostnú obuv

🇨🇳 安全鞋套

🇸🇮 pokrivala za varnostne čevlje

🇮🇸 öryggisskóhlífar

🇰🇿 қауіпсіздік аяқ киім қаптары

🇬🇪 უსაფრთხოების ფეხსაცმლის ყდები

🇦🇿 təhlükəsizlik ayaqqabı örtükləri

🇲🇽 cubiertas de zapatos de seguridad

Word origin

The concept of safety shoe covers dates back to the early 20th century when workers in hazardous environments needed extra protection for their footwear. Over time, the design and materials used in safety shoe covers have evolved to provide better durability and safety for workers. Today, safety shoe covers are a standard part of personal protective equipment in many industries.