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Personal Safety Equipment If an employee's feet may be exposed to electrical hazards non-conductive footwear should be worn.On the other hand,workplace exposure to static electricity may necessitate the use of conductive footwear. Foot and Leg Protection Foot and leg protection choices include the following: • Leggings-protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards such as molten metal or welding sparks.Safety snaps allow leggings to be removed quickly. • Metatarsal guards-protect the instep area from impact and compression. Made of aluminum,steel,fiber or plastic,these guards may be strapped to the outside of shoes. • Toe ouards-fit over the toes of regular shoes to protect the toes from impact and compression hazards.They may be made of steel,aluminum or plastic • Combination foot and shin guards protect the lower legs and feet,and may be used in combination with toe guards when greater protection is needed. • Safety shoes-have impact-resistant toes and heal-resistant soles that protect the feel against hot work surfaces common in roofing,paving and hot metal industries.The metal insoles of some safety shoes protect against puncture wounds.Safety shoes may also be designed to be electrically conductive to prevent the buildup of static electricity in areas with the potential for explosive atmospheres or non-conductive to protect workers from workplace electrical hazards. How to Take Care of Protective Footwear As with all protective equipment,safety footwear should be inspected prior to each use.Shoes and leggings should be checked for wear and tear at reasonable intervals.This includes looking for cracks or holes,separation of materials,broken buckles or laces.The soles of shoes should be checked for pieces of metal or other embedded items that could present electrical or tripping hazards.Employees should follow the manufacturers' recommendations for cleaning and maintenance of protective footwear. Related • PPE:Personal Protective Equipment • Great Steel Toe Boot for The Construction Pro • These Are the Top 10 Safety Violations According to OSHA • Top 10 Warehouse Safety Issues OSHA Writes Citations For More from the Web Porcred By Zeronet F.houl 1,1nnEy rote.+uI LNye deliver.Get the best of our Story \%'nte for I-boul Al)out Money in your inbox. svert:seN dh Us l.2rEErS 2l AbOvt $i'E r„z�p TErrns of Use G EAet tom e+r.ail SIGN UP rol,C Ec HEIp ®2016 About,Inc—All rights reserved. Also from About.com:verya,eil http://construction.about.com/od/Compliance/a/Ppe-Personal-Protective-Equipment.htrn?ut... 7/5/2016