Safety footwear program

Utilities When your crew spends their days 30 feet up on a pole, confidence in their footwear matters an awful lot. Food Processing Long shifts and precise work require footwear that's up to the task of food processing—where safety comes first.

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Find one near you. Total Program Support Find personal service that extends from program setup through boot purchase and beyond. Impact, compression, and puncture are the most common types of foot injury.

Choose footwear according to the hazard. Select CSA-certified footwear or other certified footwear if permitted in your jurisdiction. Ensure that it has the proper rating for the hazard and the proper sole for the working conditions. Use metatarsal protection top of the foot between the toes and ankle where there is a potential for injury. Assess the workplace and work activities for: Materials handled or used by the worker. Risk of objects falling onto or striking the feet.

Any material or equipment that might roll over the feet. Any sharp or pointed objects that might cut the top of the feet.

Objects that may penetrate the bottom or side of the foot. Possible exposure to corrosive or irritating substances. Possible explosive atmospheres including the risk of static electrical discharges.

Risk of damage to sensitive electronic components or equipment due to the discharge of static electricity. Risk of coming into contact with energized conductors of low to moderate voltage e. Type of walking surface and environmental conditions workers may be exposed to e. Also, evaluate the following risks: Ankle injury from uneven walking surfaces or rough terrain.

Foot injury due to exposure to extreme hot or cold. Slips and falls on slippery walking surfaces. Exposure to water or other liquids that may penetrate the footwear causing damage to the foot and the footwear. Exposure to rotating or abrasive machinery e. Fit: Try on new boots around midday. Feet normally swell during the day. Walk in new footwear to ensure it is comfortable. Boots should have ample toe room toes should be about Do not expect footwear to stretch with wear.