How a Managed Safety Footwear Program Improves Compliance and Employee Satisfaction
When a regional propane provider operating in demanding, outdoor environments needed a better way to manage employee safety footwear, they turned to Feury Image Group for a solution.
Their crews regularly worked around heavy cylinders, delivery vehicles, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions—making proper safety footwear essential to both workplace safety and daily productivity.
By introducing a managed safety footwear program integrated into the company’s uniform portal, the organization improved compliance, reduced administrative effort, and created a smoother experience for both employees and managers.
The Challenge: Safety, Consistency, and Control
Employees at the propane provider face daily exposure to conditions that increase the risk of foot injuries, slips, and falls. Historically, safety footwear was sourced through a mix of vendors and reimbursement processes, which led to:
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Inconsistent compliance with safety footwear requirements
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Limited visibility into what employees were wearing
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Administrative time spent managing receipts and exceptions
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Frustration for employees unsure which footwear met company standards
Leadership needed a solution that strengthened safety controls without adding complexity for the workforce.
The Solution: A Managed Safety Footwear Program
The propane provider implemented a managed footwear program by integrating safety-approved footwear directly into its uniform management portal.
This approach ensured that:
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Only approved safety footwear was available for purchase
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Employees ordered footwear through a familiar system
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Annual allowances were tracked automatically
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Safety standards were met consistently across all roles
Because employees were already using the portal for uniforms, adoption was fast and required minimal training.
Composite safety toe footwear is designed to protect against impact and compression while meeting ASTM F2413 workplace safety standards.
Meeting Safety Standards with Confidence
The managed safety footwear program supports compliance with key workplace safety requirements, including:
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OSHA guidance for reducing slip, trip, and foot-injury risks
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ASTM F2413 standards for steel-toe and composite-toe protection
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Slip-resistant footwear for wet, oily, or uneven environments
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Electrical Hazard (EH) protection for roles exposed to electrical risk
All footwear styles are reviewed and approved before being added to the portal—giving management confidence that safety requirements are consistently met.
Why the Uniform Portal Matters
The uniform portal is the backbone of the program, simplifying management while improving the employee experience.
For Management:
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Centralized control over approved safety footwear
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Automated annual allowances
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No receipt collection or reimbursement tracking
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Clear visibility into program usage and compliance
For Employees:
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One place to order uniforms and safety footwear
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Easy filtering by toe type, slip resistance, and EH rating
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Ability to try footwear locally for fit, then order through the portal
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Simple exchanges when sizing adjustments are needed
The result is a single, efficient system that balances control with flexibility.
Employees benefit from a curated selection of safety-approved footwear, making it easier to find options that fit their job, comfort preferences, and personal style.
Employee Adoption and Satisfaction
Employee adoption was fast and seamless. Familiarity with the portal eliminated learning curves, while expanded footwear options increased satisfaction.
Employees appreciated:
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Access to a wider range of safety-approved footwear
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The ability to compare features instead of settling for limited options
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Fewer out-of-pocket expenses and reimbursements
Managers saw fewer questions, fewer exceptions, and stronger compliance as a result.
Results of the Managed Safety Footwear Program
Since implementing the program, the propane provider has seen:
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Improved safety footwear compliance across job roles
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Reduced administrative workload
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Higher employee satisfaction with footwear options
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Better alignment between safety policy and day-to-day practice
What was once a fragmented process is now a streamlined, repeatable safety footwear program.
Clear safety policies are easier to enforce when approved footwear is built directly into the uniform program.
Why Managed Footwear Programs Work for Safety-Driven Organizations
For organizations where safety footwear is essential, managed footwear programs deliver outsized value because they:
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Address high-risk work environments directly
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Eliminate inconsistent sourcing and reimbursement processes
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Support both safety leadership and frontline workers
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Scale easily across locations and job functions
When safety footwear is treated as part of the uniform program—not a separate expense—safety and efficiency improve together.
The Takeaway
Managed safety footwear programs aren’t just about boots.
They reduce risk, simplify administration, and support the people doing demanding work every day. For this propane provider, integrating footwear into a managed uniform system proved to be a practical, high-impact decision—one that continues to benefit both employees and leadership.