IS THE COST OF KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY IN THE UK* £12 , 500
KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERIES ARE REALISED IN THE UK* 100 , 000
IS THE TARGET WAITING TIME FOR A KNEE SURGERY IN THE UK* 18 WEEKS
WORKING DAYS ARE LOST EVERY YEAR RELATED TO MUSCULOSKELETAL (MSK) PROBLEMS* 31 MILLION
WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER (WRMSD) RECORDED IN 2019/2020 PERIOD AFFECTED LOWER LIMBS INCLUDING THE KNEES* 93 , 000
PREVENTION RATE THAT WEARING KNEE PADS CAN PROVIDE TO DECREASE THE RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL AND OTHER KNEE INJURIES* 50%
PROTECTION & PENETRATION RESISTANCE FOR PROTECTION buyers are advised to check for adequate levels of protection in three key areas:
PENETRATION RESISTANCE is measured in levels between 0 and 2. ToughBuilt knee pads offer either level 1 or level 2 penetration resistance helping to prevent serious injuries from accidentally kneeling on sharp objects like nails.
ToughBuilt’s #KneelSmartKneelSafe campaign aims to see knee pads treated with the same sense of necessity on the jobsite as other forms of PPE like eye protection, hard hats or safety boots. After all, the consequences of not wearing knee pads can be every bit as devasting.
WHEN IT COMES TO EMPLOYEE SAFETY, KNEE PADS ARE AN ESSENTIAL BUT FREQUENTLY OVERLOOKED FORM OF PPE. TOUGHBUILT’S #KNEELSMARTKNEELSAFE CAMPAIGN IS SEEKING TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THE PROBLEM Just one of the long-term conditions that can result from not wearing adequate knee protection is knee bursitis. This entails a small uid- lled sac called the bursa - which reduces friction and cushions pressure points between your bones and the tendons, muscles and skin – becoming in amed. Knee bursitis can be caused by frequent and sustained pressure, such as from kneeling, as well as by a sudden and direct impact to the knee. Another knee condition, which can be work-related, is osteoarthritis. Widely known as wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis involves the cartilage, which provides cushioning for the knee joint, wearing away.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the UK and can be caused by activity that places constant stress or pressure on the knee joint. Again, this includes kneeling. THE SOLUTION ToughBuilt manufactures a market leading choice of knee pads which are respected around the world. As result, they have developed an unrivalled understanding of knee health, ergonomics, and the levels of protection required. #KneelSmartKneelSafe draws on every aspect of their expertise. It’s a coordinated programme of activity that includes working with the media to produce educational articles, lobbying key industry bodies and policy makers, and collaborating with leading authorities such as the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF). As well as advocating greater knee pad use at work whenever there is a risk of impact to the knees or of sustained pressure on the joint, #KneelSmartKneelSafe aims to help people understand what to look for when choosing this type of PPE.
PENETRATION RESISTANCE
FORCE DISTRIBUTION
SHOCK ABSORPTION
To ensure knee pads are t-for-purpose always opt for products that carry the CE or UKCA markings, as ToughBuilt’s knee pads are.
0-10 MM
0-10 MM
LEVEL 1 PROTECTION AGAINST PUNCTURE AT A FORCE OF 100N
LEVEL 2 PROTECTION AGAINST PUNCTURE AT A FORCE OF 250N
TOUGHBUILT WAS COMMENDED THE 2022 BSIF SAFETY SOLUTION CATEGORY AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
TOUGHBUILT WAS COMMENDED THE 2022 BSIF PRODUCT INNOVATION CATEGORY for its development of the ToughBuilt ® GelFit ™ Rocker Knee Pads. These Knee Pads offer users unparalleled levels of versatility based on the patented SnapShell system.
for the manufacturer’s on-going efforts to engage, educate and inform UK industry on the need to employ adequate knee protection in the workplace with its #KneelSmartKneelSafe campaign.
COMFORTABLE ELASTIC STRAPS
HOW TO AVOID REPLACING YOUR KNEES WITH SKILL BUILDER
MAXIMISES PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT CE / UKCA CERTIFIED PENETRATION PROTECTION
EXPOSURE OF SOFT LIGAMENTS
HIGH SIDE WALL
PRESSURE ON PATELLA
REDUCES TWISTING ERGONOMICALLY SHAPED TO EMBRACE THE KNEE & UPPER SHIN
LEFT TO RIGHT ROTATION
Revered trade professional Roger Bisby explores the issues surrounding knee protection on the job-site and reviews ToughBuilt's innovative solutions for all day comfort and protection.
IMPACT ON HARD GROUND
PRESSURE ON SHIN AND ANKLE
*SOURCE: BUPA / BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY / HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE (HSE) / THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY / THE BEST OF HEALTH, 2022 / THE BEST OF HEALTH, 2022
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