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Personal SatNy Equipment <br /> If an employee's feet maybe exposed to electrical hazards non-conductive <br /> footwear should be worn.On the other hand,workplace exposure to static <br /> electricity may necessitate the use of conductive footwear. <br /> Foot and Leg Protection <br /> Foot and leg protection choices include the following: <br /> • Leggings-protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards such as molten <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 feet 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 to 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(aces.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 prolective footwear. <br /> Related <br /> • PPE:Personal Prolective 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 from the Web Poet dSy2er0uer <br /> F.h•?ul <br /> 1.1 oneruco.r uc lVe deliver.Get the best of Our Story 14rnle for Ebcnd <br /> About Moiiey in your inbox. Avvert:seWith Us Careers at Atout <br /> Si+e F4ap Terms of Llse G <br /> Ehler}oon e,r.ait SIGN UP r-ubaEg <br /> Help <br /> ®2016 About,Inc.—All rights reserved. Also from About.com:VerW.,eil <br /> http://eonstructi on.about.com/od/Compl i ance/a/Ppe-Personal-Protective-Equipment.htm?ut... 7/5/2016 <br />