Footrotection

 

Overview

What features make safety shoes different from regular “street” shoes? Basically, they are designed to protect the foot and toes in areas most likely to be injured. There are many dif­ferent types and designs of protective footwear.

Types of protective footwear

A few of the different types of protective footwear include:

·         safety shoes — have toe guards that meet requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z41-1991, Protective Footwear. Steel, reinforced plastic, and hard rub­ber are used to protect toes, depending upon their intended us. ·         metatarsal guards — instep guards to protect the top of the foot from impacts. Metal guards extend over the top of the shoe, rather than just over the toes. ·         conductive shoes — prevent the accumulation of static electricity that builds up in the body of the wearer.

·         electrical hazard shoes — offer protection against shock hazards from contact with exposed circuits.

·         puncture resistant shoes — protect against the hazards of stepping on sharp objects that can penetrate the soles.

·         slip resistant shoes — have soles which provide improved traction in situations where slipping hazards exist

 

When choosing safety footwear, look for shoes that meet ANSI Z41-1991 Protective Foot­wear.

What must my employer do?

Your employer must train you on the need for and use of protective footwear. Training should include:

·         information on when PPE is needed.

·         an explanation on what protective footwear is required, and where to obtain it.

·         how to put on, take off, adjust, and wear protective footwear.

·         the limitations of the PPE.

·         the proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE.

What must I do?

For your safety, it is crucial that you understand and follow your company’s procedures for foot protection. If you have any questions regarding how to protect your feet from injury on the job, ask your supervisor.

 

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Face Protection

 

Overview

Face protection is required by OSHA where there is a reasonable probability of preventing injury when such equipment is used. Employers must provide a type of protection that is suitable for the work being done.

Employees must use the protection provided. A Bureau of Labor Statistics study found that about half of the injuries which occurred to workers faces resulted from not wearing the pro­tective equipment supplied.

What must my employer do?

Your employer must ensure that: ·         All workers required to wear face protection understand how to use it so that it offers the most protection. ·         These workers must demonstrate understanding of the training, and the ability to use it properly before being allowed to perform work requiring its use. What must I do? As an employee who is required to use face protection, you must: ·         Understand how to use the required personal protection equipment (PPE). ·         Know how to properly clean and maintain the PPE.

What must face protection do?

At a minimum, face protection must:

·         Adequately protect against the particular hazards for which it was designed.

·         Be reasonably comfortable when worn under the designated conditions.

·         Fit snugly without interfering with the movements or vision of the wearer.

·         Be durable.

·         Be capable of being disinfected.

·         Be easily cleanable.

·         Be kept clean and in good repair. 

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