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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
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Occupational Foot Protection |
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According to a BLS survey,
most of the workers in selected occupations who suffered foot injuries were not wearing
protective footwear. Furthermore, most of their employers did not require them to wear
safety shoes. Most workers were injured while performing their normal job activities at
their worksites. To protect feet and legs from falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, molten metal, hot surfaces, and wet slippery surfaces, workers should use appropriate footguards, safety shoes, or boots and leggings. Leggings protect the lower leg and feet from molten metal or welding sparks. Safety snaps permit rapid removal of the leggings. Aluminum alloy, fiberglass, or galvanized steel footguards can be worn over usual work shoes, although they may present a tripping hazard. Heat-resistant soled shoes protect against hot surfaces like those found in the roofing, paving, and hot metal industries. |
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