This project develops occupational safety and health shoes for Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) street cleansing teams.
The working environments of street cleansing team are in demanding environments. Conventional shoes may lack breathability, waterproofing, slip resistance, durability and ergonomic design, leading to discomfort and reduced safety. This project addresses these challenges by developing occupational safety and health shoes.
Established in 2006, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) is funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR government, and hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
HKRITA has achieved research deliverables over the years around our research clusters targeting in sustainability, industry advancement and social benefits through our centre-owned research teams and laboratories as well as collaborations with industry partners and institutions.