Protect your team from slips and falls—Lock Laces give secure fit, comfort, and compression to reduce workplace risk and liability.
Workplace slips, trips, and falls remain a major safety issue in the U.S., with huge costs both human and financial. For safety officers, facility managers, and employers, investing in better footwear & accessories like Lock Laces can help reduce risk dramatically.
The Size of the Problem
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Every year, slips, trips, and falls are responsible for over 450,000 work injuries and over 800 fatalities in the U.S. workplace. (smithlawcenter.com)
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Same-level fall injuries alone cost employers and the healthcare system an estimated $70 billion annually in medical expenses and workers’ compensation. (cdc.gov)
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More broadly, all work-related injuries in 2023 cost the U.S. more than $175 billion in medical bills, lost wages, productivity loss, and administrative overhead. (nsc.org)
Because slips & falls are common and often preventable, they represent both a legal liability (workers’ compensation, OSHA fines, facility lawsuits) and a cost in lost work days, medical claims, and reputational risk.
How Lock Laces Can Help
Lock Laces are more than just “no-tie shoelaces.” For people in the safety industry, especially those who spend long hours on their feet, walk on slick surfaces, or are constantly moving, they offer several safety-focused benefits:
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Improved Foot Stability & Secure Fit: Because Lock Laces allow the wearer to adjust tension (compression) across the foot, your shoes stay snug, reducing the risk of shoes shifting, slipping, or catching on obstacles. This lowers risk of trips or missteps.
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Slip Prevention: Loose or untied laces are a common hazard. With Lock Laces, there are no long lace ends to trip over, and less chance of shoes becoming loose in wet or slippery conditions.
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Comfort & Compression: The elastic no-tie design provides gentle compression and adapts with foot movement, reducing fatigue on long shifts, standing, or walking over varied surfaces. Better comfort often means more vigilance and less risk of distraction.
Lock Laces’ Presence & Availability
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Lock Laces are available through Grainger, a leading distributor for industrial and safety supplies.
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We also offer a wholesale program. If your company is interested in outfitting staff or purchasing for resale, contact customerservice@locklaces.com to set up a wholesale account.
Recent Demand & Safety Industry Interest
Our team recently attended the National Safety Council’s 2025 Safety Congress in Denver, where Lock Laces drew amazing interest from companies and distributors focused on industrial safety, protective equipment, and occupational health. Many attendees saw the value of slip-risk prevention accessories and asked about implementing Lock Laces in PPE (personal protective equipment) kits, safety shoe programs, and facility safety supplies.
Implementation & Safety Culture
Integrating Lock Laces into your safety program is a small change with potential for big impact. By combining good footwear, proper maintenance of walking surfaces, training, and accessories like these, organizations can reduce slips, trips, and falls - improving safety, reducing costs, and demonstrating commitment to worker well-being.
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