September 12, 2023
Back to Basics Foot Protection
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a crucial factor in many industries for keeping employees safe. There are different standards for each piece of equipment, such as helmets, harnesses, goggles, and gloves, laid out by OSHA and other regulatory agencies. OSHA provides guidance on foot protection specifically, along with the corresponding ANSI standards.
OSHA’s standard
To meet OSHA’s general requirements for foot protection, the employer must ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries. This danger could come from falling or rolling objects, or objects that could pierce the sole of the shoe.
Employees whose work involves exposure to hot substances, or corrosive or poisonous materials must have protective gear to cover exposed body