the shoe that grips

THE SHOE THAT GRIPS
“Our slip and fall claims have
been reduced by 72%!”
Kurt Leisure, Vice President of Risk Services,
The Cheesecake Factory, Calabasas Hills, CA
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST SLIPS & FALLS!
OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY.
1-877-NO-SLIPS
(1-877-667-5477)
®
THE BEST DEFENSE
AGAINST SLIPS & FALLS!
SHOES FOR CREWS® is the global leader in slip-resistant footwear.
With distribution centers in California, Canada and Ireland, we protect
over 100,000 workplaces worldwide.
Slip-Prevention Benefits for Everyone
When using SHOES FOR CREWS, companies have reduced
their slip and fall claims by as much as 70% or more — leading to
reduced insurance premiums. Employees are provided with safe,
comfortable and affordable slip-resistant footwear; resulting
in improved workers’ safety, morale and efficiency.
Unmatched Slip-Resistant Technology
All our shoes feature a patented slip-resistant outsole
that provides unsurpassed traction in the most
extreme slippery conditions.
Footwear at NO COST to Your Company!
Your company could, but does not have to purchase
footwear for your employees. With voluntary payroll
deduction, payments can be conveniently deducted
from the employee’s paycheck.
$5,000 Slip & Fall Accident Warranty
SHOES FOR CREWS slip-resistant footwear is backed by our
exclusive $5,000 Slip and Fall Accident Warranty. Employees
wearing our shoes rarely, if ever, slip and fall. But if they do,
we will reimburse your company for the cost of the
workers’ compensation claims up to $5,000.
TECHNOLOGY
FOOTWEAR
WITH ADVANCED
SLIP-RESISTANT
TECHNOLOGY &
COMFORT!
DESIGNED TO
PREVENT SLIPS & FALLS
SHOES FOR CREWS SFC Mighty Grip Slip-Resistant Outsole
is made from our exclusive rubber compound that grips
the microscopic roughness of the floor surface.
And our patented micro-channel tread pattern channels liquids
away from the bottom of the sole. This combination results in
unbelievable traction on all types of wet and greasy floor surfaces.
All Day Comfort & Design
Our footwear features cushioned insoles and select styles feature
a foam-core midsole that makes our shoes light as air.
SHOES FOR CREWS OUTPERFORMS
COMPETING BRANDS BY MORE THAN 100%!
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
Payless SafeTStep 35653
0.19
Crocs Bistro
0.18
Skechers Work Slip-Resistant 76471
0.17
Red Wing Worx 6331
0.14
Safetrax 0254465
Nike 314496-001
Kingston McKnight KM1500
0.6
0.22
Lehigh SlipGrips 7524
Keuka Café 5210
0.5
0.24
TredSafe (Sold at Wal-Mart)
Timberland Pro Slip-Resistant 53556
0.4
0.55
SHOES FOR CREWS Old School Low-Rider
0.13
0.12
0.11
0.11
Slip-Resistant Test Results
This report was published on May 20,
2008, by Precision Testing Laboratories
on worn, smooth, restaurant quarry tile,
and coated with water and Crisco brand
shortening, using Brungraber Mark II
Slip Tester according to ASTM
standard F1677.
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Results Based on a Scale where 0.0 is the Absence of Friction and 1.0 is very High Friction such as on a Dry Carpet
“SHOES FOR CREWS has the highest rated slip-resistant
shoes we’ve tested to date.”
James M. Marshall, Director of Insurance & Safety,
McDonald’s Corp., Oak Brook, Illinois
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A High-Tech Design that’s Comfortable & Slip-Resistant
Not only will our shoes keep you on your feet, but our cushioned insoles will keep your feet cool and comfortable.
1. SFC Mighty Grip Slip-Resistant Outsole
Our micro-channel tread pattern and rubber
4. Foot Board Insert
Our foot board is 2mm thick for added support.
compound grips wet and greasy floor
surfaces with unbelievable traction.
5. Enhanced Comfort
Our cushioned insoles provide better breathability,
2. Superior Manufacturing
Improved leather uppers are softer to the touch, more breathable
deep cushioned insoles, reinforced heel and arch support
help make our shoes more comfortable than ever.
with extra width around the sides and in-step for an improved
and more comfortable fit.
Safety Toe Footwear
SHOES FOR CREWS offers a selection of steel toe and
3. Compressed Foam Midsole
non-metallic composite toe footwear that meets
Built from an EVA polymer, our foam midsole makes our
ASTM F-2413-05 standards bearing a Class 75
footwear highly flexible and lightweight.
Rating and CSA Grade 1 Protection standards.
$5,000 SLIP & FALL WARRANTY
THE GREATEST
WARRANTY YOU MAY
NEVER NEED!
WE STAND BEHIND
EVERY SHOE WE SELL
SHOES FOR CREWS slip-resistant
footwear features the highest-rated
slip-resistant footwear backed by an exclusive
$5,000 Slip & Fall Accident Warranty.
Our Warranty Simply States:
Should any employee have a slip and fall accident while
wearing SHOES FOR CREWS, we will reimburse your company
up to $5,000 for each workers’ compensation claim paid.
We Offer this Warranty Because:
Employees rarely, if ever, slip and fall in our footwear. Workers’
compensation claims are a concern for employers. We believe in
our product’s performance and back it up with reimbursement
dollars. This warranty is made available to all companies
who participate in our voluntary Payroll Deduction Plan.
“Our slips and falls used to cost us thousands per year.
Now we haven’t had a single slip and fall accident
for over 5 years!”
Dave Joos, Custodial Manager,
Megaplex Theatres, Sandy, Utah
Warranty Details
SHOES FOR CREWS hereby agrees to reimburse a qualifying
Company participating in our SHOES FOR CREWS voluntary
Payroll Deduction Plan for any direct medical expenses paid
by Company relative to injuries sustained by employee(s)
of Company resulting from slip and fall accidents while
wearing shoes purchased from SHOES FOR CREWS.
Conditions & Exceptions
1.
At the time of the accident, the employee must have been wearing shoes purchased
through SHOES FOR CREWS voluntary Payroll Deduction Plan within six (6) months prior
2.
to the date of the accident.
DID YOU KNOW?
Accidents occurring due to solid obstacles on the floor, or on ice surfaces, in freezers,
Slip & Fall Accident Warranty because we
coolers, or sub-zero environments are specifically excluded. Acceptable obstacles
3.
back it with reimbursement dollars to help
The maximum individual claim is up to $5,000.00, limited to 20% of your year-to-date
slip and fall accidents.
the accident occurs.
SHOES FOR CREWS reimbursements through the voluntary Payroll Deduction Plan are
for direct medical expenses only. Claims other than direct medical expenses will not be
considered for payment including but not limited to, expenses due to time lost at work.
5.
SHOES FOR CREWS reserves the right to require written verification by the employee
confirming any of the above conditions on form(s) provided by SHOES FOR CREWS.
6.
The Limited Warranty may be canceled by SHOES FOR CREWS if the Company is more
than sixty (60) days delinquent at any time on any invoices from SHOES FOR CREWS.
7.
The Limited Warranty is only effective for slips and falls that occur on a level floor at the
Company workplace.
8.
CrewGuard™ is a shoe covering and does not possess the same fit characterisitics as
SHOES FOR CREWS footwear. Therefore, CrewGuard™ is excluded from the warranty.
9.
believe in our product’s performance and
include, but are not limited to: water, grease, liquefied fats, and synthetic lubricants.
purchases from SHOES FOR CREWS during the calendar year of which
4.
SHOES FOR CREWS offers $5,000
Stairs are expressly excluded from coverage in any form within the context
of the warranty.
10. Reimbursement requests must be submitted within two (2) years from the accident
date. SHOES FOR CREWS will not pay any reimbursements on closed claims.
offset the direct medical costs involving
PAYROLL DEDUCTION
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EASY, EFFECTIVE
EMPLOYEE FOOTWEAR
PROGRAM
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PAYROLL DEDUCTION AT
NO COST TO YOUR
COMPANY!
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SHOES FOR CREWS footwear programs are
administered at no cost to your company! Your employees
pay for their own footwear without having to pay cash, by
using our easy voluntary Payroll Deduction Plan.
Buying SHOES FOR CREWS is an easy choice for employees
because our footwear is safe, stylish and affordable. Our shoes
are conveniently shipped directly to your facility!
Payroll Deduction Made Easy!
Step 1: Employee buys SHOES FOR CREWS by filling out a payroll
deduction form.
Step 2: The manager orders the footwear either by phone, fax or online!
Step 3: The shoes are shipped to your employee at their workplace.
Step 4: Your company processes the invoice for payment to
SHOES FOR CREWS on a 30 day net basis.
“Since implementing the Reddy Ice Non-Slip Shoe Program
featuring SHOES FOR CREWS, we’ve not experienced a
single slip and fall accident.”
Lee Hatch, Corp. HR & Risk Manager,
Reddy Ice Corp., Dallas, Texas
Slip Prevention
Benefits for Everyone
Opening a SHOES FOR CREWS corporate account allows your employees
to receive our special Corporate Pricing and your company qualifies for our
$5,000 Slip and Fall Accident Warranty. Adding SHOES FOR CREWS to your
safety program saves your company money and helps increase productivity.
With several payment options available, we make it easy for you to have all
your employees wearing the industry’s #1 rated slip-resistant footwear.
Payroll Deduction Program
This is our most popular payment option for both employees and employers. At no cost
to the company, employees order SHOES FOR CREWS slip-resistant footwear through
Payroll Deduction and simple installment payments are then deducted from their paycheck.
Company Direct Billing
Your company orders SHOES FOR CREWS slip-resistant footwear for the
employees and SHOES FOR CREWS sends an itemized invoice to your company.
The company then simply pays the invoice in full and handles its own collection
of employee funds for the unsubsidized portion or the whole amount.
We Guarantee Your Satisfaction
If you are not pleased with your shoes, SHOES
FOR CREWS will gladly take them back for an
exchange or refund within 60 days of purchase.
Everything You Need is in the Box
SHOES FOR CREWS provides a FREE pre-paid UPS shipping label to easily return your
purchase to us. Simply request either a Free Exchange or an E-Z Return on the enclosed form.
Free Exchanges
We will quickly ship your new shoes at NO CHARGE once we receive your returned shoes.
E-Z Returns
SHOES FOR CREWS will refund your shoe purchase price less a $6.95 processing fee.
Returns & Credits
When the shoes are received by us, SHOES FOR CREWS can either issue a credit
(so the company can reimburse the employee’s paycheck) or we can send
a refund check directly to the employee.
Please note: before a credit memo is applied against open invoices, SHOES FOR CREWS
must be notified in writing as to which specific invoices are to be credited.
Otherwise, the credit memo will remain open on the statement.
DID YOU KNOW?
More than 15,000 companies in more than
100,000 locations worldwide participate in
the SHOES FOR CREWS program.
SHOES FOR CREWS has been providing
the best defense against slips and falls
for over 25 years.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL
SAFETY PROGRAM
MAKE SAFETY
MANDATORY AND GET MORE
EMPLOYEES INTO SLIP-RESISTANT FOOTWEAR
Safety in the workplace begins with establishing a solid safety
management program. Slip-resistant shoes and other safety products
from SHOES FOR CREWS will complement your safety program.
CrewGuard™ Overshoes
Keep new employees safe with CrewGuard
Slip-Resistant Overshoes. CrewGuard
overshoes are reusable, fit over any footwear
and are an inexpensive alternative for
slip-resistant footwear while employees
wait for their new shoes to arrive.
MightyMat™ Slip-Resistant Floor Mats
Combine SHOES FOR CREWS slip-resistant footwear with the
added protection of slip-resistant floor mats.
Our mats feature a patented slip-resistant rubber base to prevent
shifting and sliding in high traffic areas. The all grit surface
provides maximum slip-resistance. Drainage slots
allow for water and other liquids to pass through
easily and the anti-bacterial treatment helps
prevent the growth of mildew, fungus, algae,
yeast, mold, E. coli and salmonella.
“Since requiring all unit-level employees to
work only in slip-resistant footwear, our
slips and falls have dropped 60%!”
Ken Fowle, Director of Risk Management Services,
Darden Restaurants, Orlando, Florida
Additional Tips for
a Successful Program
Below are a few tips on how you can kick-start your
SHOES FOR CREWS slip-resistant footwear program.
Subsidizing Employee Purchases
To encourage employees to wear SHOES FOR CREWS, some companies
choose to buy shoes for their employees; some subsidize a portion of the purchase
price. As little as $5 or $10 can increase employee participation by as much as 50%.
Rewarding Employee Loyalty
Tackle both employee safety and retention issues at the same time by reimbursing
loyal employees after they’ve been with the company for a set period of time.
Offering an Incentive
Offering an incentive encourages employees to purchase SHOES FOR CREWS
and receive the benefits of wearing slip-resistant footwear.
More than 15,000 companies in more than 100,000 locations worldwide rely on
SHOES FOR CREWS as their solution for slip and fall accidents.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS
HAVE TO SAY:
“Our employees wearing SHOES
FOR CREWS have not had one
slip and fall accident.”
Amy Fricks, Director of Human Resources,
Richard Campbell Nursing Home,
Anderson, South Carolina
“Since we started the program, we
have not had a single accident
due to slips and falls.”
Sandra Schumann, HR Manager,
Hotel Inter-Continental, Dallas, Texas
“SHOES FOR CREWS helped reduce
our slips and falls by 80%.”
Victor Santillan, Vice President, Human Resources,
Fatburger Corporation, Santa Monica, California
“The company has recorded a 50%
drop in slip and fall injuries.”
Mike Simmons, Director of Risk Management,
El Pollo Loco, Irvine, California
“Since we put the program in place,
we have had zero slips and falls.”
Gilberto Guiterrez, EHS Manager,
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Houston, Texas
“No safety program can be completely
effective without a comprehensive
SHOES FOR CREWS program.”
Ron Poulin, Area Coach,
Dow Sherwood Corporation, Tampa, Florida
GET THE
#1AT RATED
SLIP-RESISTANT FOOTWEAR
NO COST TO YOUR COMPANY!
All SHOES FOR CREWS Feature Our Top-Rated
SFC Mighty Grip Slip-Resistant Outsole
Open Your Account Today.
1-877-667-5477
www.shoesforcrews.com
SHOES FOR CREWS® CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
1400 Centrepark Boulevard • West Palm Beach, Florida 33401