Shandong Dalu Footwear Co,.Ltd.
Economic Zone, Yishui County, Linyi City, Shandong Province, China
Drilling safety boots and other safety shoes in the petroleum industry and related sectors, although they all fall under the petroleum energy industry, have different actual working environment risks, and therefore the design focus of safety shoes also varies.
The drilling site is one of the most risky areas in the oil industry.
Based on the working environment risks → Analyze the hazard sources → Design the shoe material structure → Match the protection level.
Now, let's focus on analyzing Drilling Safety Boots.
The main risks faced by the drilling environment (Drilling Site / Drilling Rig):
| Source of Danger | The resulting problem |
| Drill pipe, casing, steel rods fell off | Toe injury |
| Drilling tools, metal fragments | Foot puncture injury |
| Drilling mud | Soles contaminated, tripping hazards |
| Crude oil, diesel, hydraulic oil | Material aging |
| Slippery steel platform | Slip |
| Long-term standing operation | Tired |
High-temperature service | Damage to the sole of the shoe |
Based on the above circumstances, therefore, compared to ordinary safety boots, the requirements for drilling safety boots are more stringent: Mechanical protection + Anti-slip + Oil-resistant + Waterproof + Long-lasting durability.
I: Drilling Safety Boots Shoe Surface Requirements:
First choice: Full Grain Leather (Full-grain cowhide), recommended thickness 1.8 - 2.2mm / Oil-treated Leather / Water-resistant Leather, the reason is that in the drilling site, there are frequent situations such as steel wire rope friction, pipe impact, and rock scraping. therefore, the upper of the shoes must:
✅ Have high tear resistance✅ Be wear-resistant✅ Be impact-resistant.
Ordinary shoes usually use mesh fabric or PU leather/ thin microfiber, which are not suitable for drilling.
2.The waterproofing requirements are higher than those for ordinary oil fields. the drilling area contains a large amount of drilling fluid (Mud), water, and chemical additives.
Therefore, a Water Resistant Upper or even a Waterproof Construction is required to prevent the mud from entering the shoe and causing the feet to remain wet for a long time.
II: Toe Protection Requirements:
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