Protective Footwear - Recruiting Staffing

1 Protective FootwearOSHA (a)General employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses Protective footwearwhen working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling orrolling objects, or objects piercing thesole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical (b)Criteria for Protective (b)(1) Protective Footwear must comply with any of the following consensus (b)(1)(i)ASTM F-2412-2005, "Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection," and ASTM F-2413-2005, "StandardSpecification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear ," which are incorporated by reference in ; (b)(1)(ii)ANSI Z41-1999, "American National Standard for Personal Protection-- Protective Footwear ," which isincorporated by reference in ; (b)(1)(iii)ANSI Z41-1991, "American National Standard for Personal Protection-- Protective Footwear ," whichis incorporated by reference in (b)(2) Protective Footwear that the employer demonstrates is at least as effective as Protective Footwear thatis constructed in accordance with one of the above consensus standards will be deemed to be in compliance with therequirements of this does it all mean?

2 Safety shoes or boots with impact protection would be required for carrying or handling materials such as packages,objects, parts or heavy tools, which could be dropped; and, for other activities where objects might fall onto the shoes or boots with compression protection would be required for work activities involving skid trucks (manualmaterial handling carts) around bulk rolls (such as paper rolls) and around heavy pipes, all of which could potentiallyrollover an employee's feet. Safety shoes or boots with puncture protection would be required where sharp objects such asnails, wire, tacks, screws, large staples, scrap metal etc., could be stepped on by employees causing a foot pays for Protective Footwear ?In general, employers are required to purchase and provideemployees with necessary personal Protective equipment(PPE), including Protective Footwear . However, there are a few exceptions. Employees should consult their supervisorsregarding company-specific companiesmayelectto provide and pay for PPE even ifnot required to doso in accordance with OSHA are not required to pay for the following, but may require their use: Non-specialty safety-toe Footwear ( , leather work boots with steel toes) if the employee isallowed to wear it offthe job site.

3 Ordinary clothing,including insulated winter boots, that the employee would normally have to protect themselvesfrom the elements. Replacement PPE when the employee has lost or intentionally damaged the PPE. However, theemployermustprovide replacement PPE at a reasonable interval. PPE, including Footwear that the employee alreadyowns and requests to use instead of the PPE that the employerprovides at no cost to employees. Upgraded PPE that theemployee wants to buy and use rather than the PPE that the employer normally provides (ifallowed by the employer). Protective FootwearHow do I Read and Understand the Labels?SampleANSI Z41 SampleASTM F2413-05 SampleASTM F2413-11 ANSI Z41 PT 99F I/75 C/75 Mt/75EH PRASTM F2413-05M I/75/C/75/Mt75PR CSASTM F2413-11M/I/75 C/75 EHLine #1identifies that the Footwear complies to a specific standard with a specific year of #2identifies the gender (Male or Female) and the classifications for impact resistance (I) and compressionresistance (C).

4 (I) Impact resistanceisrequired when carrying or handling heavy materials/objects that can be dropped onto thefeet and causeserious injury: (75 or50foot-pounds)(C) Compression Resistanceisrequired for work where a heavy object or item may roll over or a heavyanimalmay step on the toe. (75 or 50 correlates to 2,500 pounds or1750 poundsrespectively)Lines#3 &#4reference additional sections in the standard. Line 4 is only usedwhen more than three sectionsapply.(Mt) Metatarsal resistancefootwearprotectsthe bones of the upper foot from compression and impact ratingsof75 or50foot-pounds.(Cd) Conduction Ratingfootwear isintended to provide protection against the buildup of static electricitybetween the shoe and walking surface in areas where such static could serve as an ignition source for explosive orflammable vapors or dust.(EH) Electrical Hazardfootwear isconstructed with non-conductive electrical shock resistant soles and heels sothat the outside provides a secondary source of electric shock resistance protection to the wearer.

5 (PR)Puncture/Penetration Resistantfootwear isrequired when there is a risk of sharp objects such as nails,wire, tacks, screws, large staples, scrap metal, etc. can penetrate the sole of the shoe.(SD) Static Dissipativefootwear isoften used when working on or constructing sensitive electrical toprevent the buildup of static electricity which can damage electrical components.(CS) Chainsaw Useprovides cut resistance to the feet in additionto apuncture resistant sole while operating achainsaw(or device with similar hazard).(DI) Dialectic Insulationisusually found as an overshoe and isdesigned to provide the wearer with additionalinsulation if accidental contact is made with energized electrical conductors, apparatus or circuits, usually in Hazards to Considernot Covered by theStandardsSlip resistance:The following work environment factors may affect slip resistance: type of surface material;smoothness of the walking surface; wet or dry surface; type ofliquid on the surface; temperature ofthe surfaceand the surrounding Protection:Lace-up boots that cover the ankle and provide support arerecommended when the user willbe navigating rough/uneven terrain, or riding horses,ATVs, or motorcycles.

6 A boot style also provides protectionto the ankle and calf(depending on boot height) if animal bites or contact withpoisonous plants or animals isarecognized Permeability:In general, disposable shoe covers orimpermeable bootswillbe necessary to protectagainst contact with hazardous chemicals. The manufacturerwill provide permeabilitydata based on thematerial of selected shoecover/boot must be resistant to the chemical(s) of Agents:Disposable shoe covers or rubber-like boots may be used when there is risk of contact withbiological agents. For example, caretakers of animals thathave been challenged with human pathogens may berequired to don Protective shoecovers or boots that are easily disinfected. The material of construction must becompatible with specified FootwearOther Things to ConsiderSteel toe andComposite toefootwearmaybothhavethesame safety ratingsbut compositeis non-metallic or Insolesadded after the purchase may alter the effectiveness of the selectingadd-on devicesrealize thatneither the ANSI nor ASTM standards allows forthe use of add-on typedevices.

7 Thisdoesn t necessarily mean they re notacceptable to OSHA. Ifan employer can providedocumentation, such as testing data proving their add-on devices provide protection equivalent to either the ANSIor ASTM performance standards, then the add-ondevices are acceptable Impact (I) and Compression(C) Rating Class 50 Class 75 Metatarsal Protection (Mt)Puncture Resistant (PR)Slip ResistantElectrical Shock (EH)Electrical Conduction (CD)Static Dissipation (SD)Dielectric Insulation (DI)Chain SawCutting (CS)Ankle ProtectionWater ResistantChemical Resistant(Specify: _____)Thermal Insulated (cold)Works CitedProtective Footwear Requirements.(2012, July). Retrieved January 31, 2014, from Grainger: of Nebraska Lincoln.(2011, May).Retrieved January 31, 2014, from Foot Protection PPE-Evaluationand Checklist.