TYPES OF PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR AND THEIR APPLICATION

Steel Toe
Conductive
Metatarsal Guard
Electrical Hazard
Static Dissipating
Puncture Resistant
Chain Saw Resistant

Review ANSI standards for all types of protective footwear.

FITTING

1. Good fitting must be obtained the first time; don't expect shoes to stretch or shrink to fit later.

2. You should be able to get at least the space of one finger in the back of the shoe to insure room for toes up front. You should be able to move toes freely and bend your foot without feeling the steel cap.

3. Please walk around to make sure shoes fit well for size and comfort. Make certain you lace them up properly, if applicable.

CARE

1. Clean footwear regularly to remove contaminants or debris that may modify its properties.

2. When shoes get wet, you must allow them to dry properly, and treat them with some kind of polish or oil to keep the leather pliable. Shoes should not be dried near direct heat.

3. Inspect footwear regularly for wear and tear.

4. Replace footwear if leather covering steel toe becomes worn or cut or if object of substantial weight falls onto safety toe. Defective/damaged footwear must not be worn.

IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE TAKE SHOES HOME, WEAR ON THE CARPET TO MAKE SURE THEY FIT COMFORTABLY. IF SHOES ARE DIRTY OR WORN, WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MAKE ANY EXCHANGES UNLESS THE SHOES ARE DEFECTIVE.

OVERVIEW OF ANSI STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

CONDUCTIVE TYPE I - Grounds the wearer to help prevent ignition of explosive material. DO NOT WEAR NEAR OPEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS.

CONDUCTIVE TYPE II - For wear by linemen working in Faraday Type Aerial lift equipment where induced voltage is a problem.

SD TYPE I and II - Offer different degrees of conductivity while providing a sufficiently high level of resistance to protect wearer from line electrical circuits. SD footwear is generally used in the electronics industry to prevent damage to electrical circuits.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Helps to provide protection against open circuits of 600 volts or less. The opposite of conductive footwear. Not to be used in explosive environment. No metal parts are allowed in sole or heel of shoe and protective toe may be steel or composite.

PUNCTURE RESISTANT FOOTWEAR - Designed to provide protection from sharp objects penetrating through sole into wearers foot. Footwear usually utilizes steel midsole.

SAFETY TOE FOOTWEAR - Utilizes steel or composite cap to help reduce toe injuries from falling or rolling objects.

IMPACT STANDARDS

1. C/75 resists 50 pounds dropped from 18" or 75 foot pounds

2. C/50 resists 50 pounds dropped from 12" or 50 foot pounds

3. C/30 resists 50 pounds dropped from 7.25" or 30 foot pounds

COMPRESSION STANDARDS:

1. C/75 = 2500 pounds of compression

2. C/50 = 1750 pounds of compression

3. C/30 = 1000 pounds of compression

METATARSAL FOOTWEAR - Designed to provide additional protection to wearers; metatarsal area commonly referred to as the "instep." Traditionally used in steel mills or wherever there is a higher likelihood of objects falling or rolling onto the instep of worker's foot. Standards are same as Impact Standards for safety toe: no Compression test.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ON THE JOB FOOT PROTECTION

It's GUARDING YOUR TOES, ANKLES AND FEET FROM INJURY.

THE FOOT is made up of:

* 26 BONES for support. * NERVES for feeling

* 38 JOINTS for movement. * BLOOD VESSELS for circulation

* LIGAMENTS and MUSCLES for movement.

FOOT PROTECTION also involves protecting the whole body from injury caused by

improper footwear (for example. an injury caused by an -Electric shock).

 WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Because FEET ARE A VALUABLE PART OF YOUR BODY.

* Foot and toe injuries make up about 5% of all disabling work injuries.

* For example there were 110,000 foot and toe injuries in 1987.

They can result in:

* Pain and Suffering

* Disability

* Loss of Work and Income.

DON'T BE A VICTIM ! Protect your feet from harm.

Follow company procedures for your job and use protective footwear.

FOOT PROTECTION DEPENDS ON SAFE WORK PRACTICES

USE PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

It can help prevent injury and reduce severity of injuries that do occur.

An injury is much more likely to occur without protective footwear.

NOTE: You should wear protective footwear OFF THE JOB

when using lawnmowers and chainsaws, moving heavy objects, etc.

FALLING OBJECTS ROLLING OBJECTS

Heavy objects can fall and crush toes or feet.  Heavy pipes,                                                       barrels or vehicles like forklifts can roll over a foot and cause severe injury.

Proper footwear and safeguards are essential

for lumbering, Woodwork, demolition firefighting,

metalworking, etc.

Myth: Steel toecaps can cut or crush toes if a heavy object fall on them.

Fact: Although injuries can still occur to protected feet, steel toes almost always lessen the Impact and the severity of the Injury.

For protection from mechanical Hazards, wear STEEL TOE SAFETY SHOES

1910,136 FOOT PROTECTION

GENERAL REQUIREMENT. Each affected employee shall wear protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to failing and rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards.

CRITERIA FOR PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR. (1) Protective footwear purchased after July 5. 1994 shall comply with ANSI Z41-1991. "American National Standard for Personal Protection - Protective Footwear."

2 CHEMICAL HAZARDS

· CORROSIVES such as alkalies, caustics and bleaches can eat away, soles, upper, stitching.

FOR PROTECTION

* Wear footwear with synthetic stitching to protect from mild solutions.

* Wear natural rubber, vinyl or plastic footwear to protect from stronger chemicals.

· CUTTING OILS and compounds, grease and creosote can damage ordinary leather or rubber soles and uppers.

FOR PROTECTION

* Wear vinyl or plastic footwear to protect against most oils and petroleum products.

* Soles of synthetic rubber, neoprene, cord or cork- resist corrosion by oils.

FOR PROTECTION

* Wear shoes or boots with moisture or oil resistant insulation.

(They should repel water if this is also a problem.)

* Wear insulated socks for greater protection.

· HOT SURFACES can burn through ordinary footwear.

* Wear safety shoes with heal-resistant soles and leathers that meet NFPA standards for

structural fire fighting and flame resistant requirements.

· SPARKS AND MOLTEN METAL SPLASHES can get inside of shoes and cause severe burns.

* Use foundry boots with elastic gores or quick-release buckles. Wear trouser legs over boots.

· EXTREME HEAT AND DIRECT FLAME, can cause a severe burn.

* Use overshoes or boots of fire-resistant material with wooden soles. (They give greater

protection if insulated or aluminized.)

* Wear fined rubber shoes or boots.

* For minor or occasional wetness problems, wear rubbers or shoes of

silicone-treated leather.

· SPARKING from metal shoe parts can ignite flammable gases or liquids. explosives, etc.

*Wear safety shoes with no ferrous metal parts. Steel toes must be shielded with

non-sparking material.

· STATIC ELECTRICITY building up in your body could ignite volatile materials.

* Wear shoes that are designed to dissipate static electricity and reduce charge generation.

* Wear shoes with double density slip resistant urethane sole and heel unit.

* nonskid sandals that slip over shoes.

*strap-on cleats for icy surfaces.

· HIGH VOLTAGE hazards - where the potential electrical difference between you and energized parts must be zero to prevent shock.

* Wear conductive shoes. These must have rubber or cork heels, no exposed metal parts, and the floors must be conductive in order for the shoes to perform.

· ELECTRIC CURRENT endangers anyone who contacts live circuits or equipment.

* Wear electrical hazard shoes with rubber soles and no metal parts, to insulate your feet from

the ground. Steel toes should be properly insulated.

Can cause contamination and infection.

* Wear special plastic booties or overshoes.

*Wear paper or wood shower sandals. Don't reuse disposable.

  MAINTAIN PROTECTivE FOOTWEAR PROPERLY

IT'S UP TO YOU TO PROTECT YOUR FEET FROM INJURY

· KNOW the hazards you face on the job.

· FOLLOW company rules for using personal protective equipment.

· WEAR protective footwear appropriate for your job.

· REPORT any hazardous conditions or equipment.

YOUR BEST BET FOR SAFETY..

USE IT!