Shin guard

The construction of football shin guards (a.26) is a curved outer shell over layer(s) of EVA foam. The... 

Foamed blends of ethylene-styrene interpolymer and LDPE were subjected to a range of mechanical tests, including compressive impact testing, Instron compression and Poisson s ratio measurements, compressive creep measurements and compression set and recovery measurements. The data obtained were compared with those for EVA and the suitability of these foamed blends as replacements for EVA in the manufacture of soccer shin guards and midsoles for sports shoes was evaluated. 20 refs. 

Obviously, that was many years ago, but I would like to be able to go back in time and facilitate a kaizen blitz event to reduce the risks associated with that job. I am sure the kaizen team would have experimented with new layouts that would position the pallet closer to the spool discharge point, small roller dollies or hoists to transport the spools, protective shin guards, and many other ideas to make the task both safer, easier, and, therefore, faster. One thing I understand for sure is that I cannot change the past, but... 

Shin Guards There are padded shin guards for operations with potentially falling or moving objects. The guards use metal, plastic, or other materials. 

Combination foot and shin guards protect the lower egs and feet, and can be used In combination with toe guards for greater protection. 

Are shin/metatarsal guards being used during power washing activities ... 

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