FOOT PROTECTION
Most of the injuries that occur in construction work is the foot injuries. To minimize and avoid such injuries, the proper use of PPE such as standard and good quality safety shoes is mandatory and could save you from severe foot injuries. To download more health and safety free and quality documents, keep visiting “QHSE DOCUMENTS” frequently. The toolbox talks for” Foot Protection” is available in quality editable and ready-to-use PowerPoint format.
Foot protection is probably the least talked about the type of personal protection. though, it is still an essential safety training topic. Even one foot nail injury could cause several weeks of lost time off the job for the worker and financial loss for the employer.
A. GUIDE FOR DISCUSSION
Characteristics of a Suitable Boot
Puncture-resistant soles.
Steel toes.
The boot extends above the ankle.
Sole provides good traction.
B. TYPE OF INJURIES COMMONLY RESULTING FROM POOR FOOTWEAR
Punctures from nails and tie wire.
Bruises of the foot.
Unsure footing.
Blisters.
Body fatigue.
Mashing of the foot resulting from dropped objects.
Other Acceptable Footwear
Buckle Overshoes – for work in mud, water, and concrete.
Knee and Hip boots – for work in deep water and mud.
Encourage the use of rubber boots when placing concrete.
Sometimes we forget concrete can cause severe burns if it encounters the skin for any length of time.
C. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION NOTES
Always follow of your company PPE safety compliance policy on wearing of foot protection safety boots/shoes on the job?
D. ALWAYS REMEMBER
Almost all our work on our feet or at least use our feet to get to work.
Doesn’t it make sense to take good care of our feet to ensure that they can get us to work?
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