ppe: foot protection

PPE: Foot Protection

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Session ObjectivesYou will be able to:•Identify foot hazards•Choose appropriate footwear for work tasks •Know the limitations of foot protection •Use and take care of protective equipment

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Foot Injury Statistics•180,000 foot-related

injuries•400 injuries per day•$6,000 per injury•1,509 lost-time injuries

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Foot Hazard Review•Falling objects•Rolling objects•Objects piercing the sole•Exposure to electrical hazards

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Other Foot Hazards •Slippery walking

surfaces•Wet or muddy

conditions•Hazardous chemicals•Cold weather

conditions

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Falling Objects•Steel toe•Composite cap•Strap-on toe guards

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Metatarsal Protection•Protection from falling and rolling objects

for upper part of the foot •Boots with external protection•Strap-on metatarsal guards

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Rolling Objects•Ankle protection•Steel shank in the heel•Sides protected by

steel shanks•Toe and metatarsal

protection

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Puncture Resistant•Prevent penetration by

sharp objects•Have a hard, dense

sole•Have steel shank in the

sole

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Slip Resistant•Street shoes are not

intended for slip resistance

•Soft rubber soles are slip resistant

•Sole has tread with channels

•Still need to walk carefully

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Electrical Hazards•Wear nonconductive shoes•Reduce potential electrical shock•Exposure to 600 volts or less

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Electro-Static Dissipative•Reduce static

electricity•Conduct charge from

body to ground•Have low electrical

resistance•Wear around

flammable or explosive materials

•Wear near sensitive electronic equipment

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Conductive Shoes•Minimize static electricity•Reduce ignition of volatile chemicals•Discharge static into grounded floors•Should not be worn near electrical hazards

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Chemical Resistance•Exposure to liquid

chemicals, acids, caustics

•Boot material resistant to specific chemical

•Made of rubber, PVC, neoprene, or vinyl

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Wet or Muddy Conditions•Boots to keep feet dry•Made of PVC or rubber

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Cold ConditionsUse a special insulated liner in:•Freezing outdoor

conditions•Refrigerated

environments

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Foot Hazards and Footwear—Any Questions?•Any questions about

workplace hazards to your feet and the different footwear features that will protect against those hazards?

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Capabilities and Limitations•ANSI standard•Manufacturer’s tags•No protection unless identified on tag

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Comfort and Fit•Fit and comfort•Plantar fasciitis and

heel pain•Ankle, knee, low back

pain•Insoles•Orthotics

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Cleaning Footwear•Brush off dust and

debris•Spray mud off with

water•Decontaminate

chemical-resistant shoes

•Dry before storage

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Storing Footwear•Clean before storage•Protect from dirt and

chemicals•Prevent unnecessary

damage

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Inspecting Footwear•Inspect before each use•Check toe and metatarsal protection•Check for holes, tears, cracks•Check soles for excessive wear•Discard damaged or defective footwear

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Limitations, Use, and Care—Any Questions?•Any questions about

the limitations, use, and care of protective footwear?

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Key Points to Remember•Know the foot hazards in your workplace•Wear footwear with appropriate protective

features for the job•Know the capabilities and limitations of

protective footwear•Check comfort, fit, and support of footwear•Clean, store, and inspect footwear