1. Personal Protective Equipment Foot Protection

2. When foot protection is necessary v A hazard assessment determines the need for foot protection v Foot protection is not a substitute for: Engineering controlsEngineering controls Work practice controlsWork practice controls Administrative controlsAdministrative controls 1a

3. When foot protection is necessary v To provide complete safety and health coverage, foot protection is used in conjunction with Engineering controlsEngineering controls Work practice controlsWork practice controls Administrative controlsAdministrative controls 1b

4. When foot protection is necessary v Protects the foot against: Skin diseasesSkin diseases CutsCuts PuncturesPunctures BurnsBurns SprainsSprains FracturesFractures CompressionCompression 1c

5. When foot protection is necessary v Protects the foot against: ElectricityElectricity SlippingSlipping ChemicalsChemicals Molten metalMolten metal Extreme heat or coldExtreme heat or cold WetnessWetness 1d

6. Types of foot protection v Safety shoes v Metatarsal guards v Conductive shoes v Safety boots 2a

7. Types of foot protection v Electrical hazard shoes v Sole puncture resistant v Static dissipative v Foundry shoes 2b

8. Types of foot protection v Add-on foot protection v Rubber spats v Steel puncture- proof inserts 2c

9. Donning, doffing, adjusting, and wearing v Must be comfortable v Must be worn properly v Understand the shoe’s purpose and limits v Shoes must not be altered 3a

10. Limitations of foot protection v Creates false sense of security v Loses protective ability over time 4a

11. Care, maintenance, and use, v Perform periodic inspection CracksCracks SplitsSplits v Follow cleaning and maintenance procedures 5a

12. Housekeeping v Prevents workplace accidents and injuries to the foot v Eliminates slip, trip, and fall hazards 6a