Axcess Industries knows that there are many things that happen on the job that could cause a foot injury. SafetyEd want to make sure you to use the proper protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, chemical hazards are present, and where employees are exposed to electrical hazards. SafetyEd has put together a list of situations where you would need protective footwear in:
- When materials are being cut with a saw, shear, or cutting torch, they can fall and on your foot.
- When working with bricks, blocks, steel components, and other similar building materials, they can fall and strike your foot.
- Rolling objects and equipment, such as heavy pipes, steel billets, wheeled carts, and other round objects, can roll over or onto your foot.
- Sharp objects on walking surfaces, such as nails, shards of broken glass, or sharp pieces of metal, can pierce the soles or side of your shoe or boot.
- Toxic chemicals could saturate your footwear can be absorbed through your skin.
- Working around energized electrical lines and equipment can expose your feet to electrical current that can travel through footwear with conductive soles.
Make sure to know always wear the proper PPE footwear for the job you are on! These could include safety-toe shoes or boots, attachable toecaps, metatarsal guards that are built into the shoe or are attachable, shoes or boots with leather sides and uppers or steel shanks to prevent piercing by sharp objects, chemical resistant boots, and shoes or boots with non-conductive soles. Keep SafetyEd’s tips in mind at all times! Stay smart and stay safe!