Foot Protection, It Stands To Reason!
Protective footwear worn in the workplace is designed to
protect the foot from physical hazards such as falling objects, stepping on
sharp objects, heat and cold, wet and slippery surfaces, or exposure to
corrosive chemicals.
There are two major categories of work-related foot injuries. The first category
includes foot injuries from punctures, crushing, sprains, and lacerations. They
account for 10 percent of all reported disabling injuries. The second group of
injuries includes those resulting from slips, trips, and falls. They account for
15 percent of all reported disabling injuries. Slips and falls do not always
result in a foot injury but lack of attention to foot safety plays an important
role in their occurrence. |
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