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PPE: Foot Protection. Session Objectives. You will be able to: Identify foot hazards Choose appropriate footwear for work tasks Know the limitations of foot protection Use and take care of protective equipment. Foot Injury Statistics. 180,000 foot-related injuries 400 injuries per day - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Session ObjectivesYou will be able to:•Identify foot hazards•Choose appropriate footwear for work tasks •Know the limitations of foot protection •Use and take care of protective equipment
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Foot Injury Statistics•180,000 foot-related
injuries•400 injuries per day•$6,000 per injury•1,509 lost-time injuries
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Foot Hazard Review•Falling objects•Rolling objects•Objects piercing the sole•Exposure to electrical hazards
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Other Foot Hazards •Slippery walking
surfaces•Wet or muddy
conditions•Hazardous chemicals•Cold weather
conditions
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Falling Objects•Steel toe•Composite cap•Strap-on toe guards
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Metatarsal Protection•Protection from falling and rolling objects
for upper part of the foot •Boots with external protection•Strap-on metatarsal guards
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Rolling Objects•Ankle protection•Steel shank in the heel•Sides protected by
steel shanks•Toe and metatarsal
protection
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Puncture Resistant•Prevent penetration by
sharp objects•Have a hard, dense
sole•Have steel shank in the
sole
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Slip Resistant•Street shoes are not
intended for slip resistance
•Soft rubber soles are slip resistant
•Sole has tread with channels
•Still need to walk carefully
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Electrical Hazards•Wear nonconductive shoes•Reduce potential electrical shock•Exposure to 600 volts or less
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Electro-Static Dissipative•Reduce static
electricity•Conduct charge from
body to ground•Have low electrical
resistance•Wear around
flammable or explosive materials
•Wear near sensitive electronic equipment
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Conductive Shoes•Minimize static electricity•Reduce ignition of volatile chemicals•Discharge static into grounded floors•Should not be worn near electrical hazards
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Chemical Resistance•Exposure to liquid
chemicals, acids, caustics
•Boot material resistant to specific chemical
•Made of rubber, PVC, neoprene, or vinyl
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Wet or Muddy Conditions•Boots to keep feet dry•Made of PVC or rubber
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Cold ConditionsUse a special insulated liner in:•Freezing outdoor
conditions•Refrigerated
environments
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Foot Hazards and Footwear—Any Questions?•Any questions about
workplace hazards to your feet and the different footwear features that will protect against those hazards?
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Capabilities and Limitations•ANSI standard•Manufacturer’s tags•No protection unless identified on tag
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Comfort and Fit•Fit and comfort•Plantar fasciitis and
heel pain•Ankle, knee, low back
pain•Insoles•Orthotics
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Cleaning Footwear•Brush off dust and
debris•Spray mud off with
water•Decontaminate
chemical-resistant shoes
•Dry before storage
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Storing Footwear•Clean before storage•Protect from dirt and
chemicals•Prevent unnecessary
damage
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Inspecting Footwear•Inspect before each use•Check toe and metatarsal protection•Check for holes, tears, cracks•Check soles for excessive wear•Discard damaged or defective footwear
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Limitations, Use, and Care—Any Questions?•Any questions about
the limitations, use, and care of protective footwear?
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Key Points to Remember•Know the foot hazards in your workplace•Wear footwear with appropriate protective
features for the job•Know the capabilities and limitations of
protective footwear•Check comfort, fit, and support of footwear•Clean, store, and inspect footwear
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