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a i...i. • w..vuu+ a av,.vvu r v a.....luavasa <br /> Personal Safely Equipment <br /> If an employee's feet may be exposed to electrical hazards non-conductive RECEIVED <br /> footwear should be wom.On the other hand,workplace exposure to static <br /> electricity may necessitate the use of conductive footwear. OCT 19 <br /> n 2 O,U <br /> c <br /> Foot and Leg Protection 7 <br /> Foot and leg protection choices include thef°It°wing` ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH <br /> • Leggings-protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards such as molten DEPARTMENT <br /> metal or welding sparks.Safety snaps allow leggings to be removed quickly. <br /> • Metatarsal guards-protect the instep area from Impact and compression. <br /> Made of aluminum,steel,fiber or plastic,these guards may be strapped to <br /> the outside of shoes. <br /> • Toe Guards-fit over the toes of regular shoes to protect the toes from <br /> Impact and compression hazards.They may be made of steel,aluminum or <br /> plastic <br /> • Combination foot and shin guards protect the lower legs and feet,and may <br /> be used in combination with toe guards when greater protection is needed. <br /> • Safety shoes-have impact-resistant toes and heat-resistant soles that <br /> protect the feel against hot work surfaces common in roofing,paving and <br /> hot metal industries.The metal insoles of some safety shoes protect against <br /> puncture wounds.Safety shoes may also be designed to be electrically <br /> conductive to prevent the buildup of static electricity in areas with the <br /> potential for explosive atmospheres or non-conductive to protect workers <br /> from workplace electrical hazards. <br /> How to Take Care of Protective Footwear <br /> As with all protective equipment,safety footwear should be inspected prior <br /> to each use.Shoes and leggings should be checked for wear and tear at <br /> reasonable intervals.This includes looking for cracks or holes,separation of <br /> materials,broken buckles or laces.The soles of shoes should be checked <br /> for pieces of metal or other embedded items that could present electrical or <br /> tripping hazards.Employees should follow the manufacturers' <br /> recommendations for cleaning and maintenance of protective footwear. <br /> Related <br /> • PPE:Personal Protective Equipment <br /> • Great Steel Toe Boot for The Construction Pro <br /> • These Are the Top 10 Safety Violations According to OSHA <br /> • Top 10 Warehouse Safety Issues OSHA Writes Citations For <br /> More frons the Web PowetM By zergNet <br /> Ab,7ul Idonty rotlow Us We deliver,Get the best of Our Story VJnte for FL•oul <br /> About Mosley in yotir iiibox. =,care i:se With Us l.r'teer5 EI At,out <br /> bite t4ap Terms cf Use G <br /> @nlEt}odt E-n-•nd <br /> SIGN UP r011c.c5 <br /> I;Elp <br /> ®2016 About,Inc.—All rights reserved. Also from About.com:Veryv:ell <br /> http://construction.about.com/od/Compliance/a/Ppe-Personal-Protective-Equipment.htin?ut,., 7/5/2016 <br />