Steel-toed safety shoes are recommended for many types of work. What type of work activity would be an exception to the rule and where steel-toed shoes would NOT be recommended?
• Foot protection hazards: crushing, impact, falling objects, sharp edges • Secondary risks of metal toe caps: heat, electricity, conductivity • Differences between mechanical, fabrication, and electrical work environments
• For each job type, ask: Is there a higher risk from heavy objects striking the feet, or from another hazard made worse by metal toe caps? • Which activity most often involves exposure to live electrical parts or energized equipment? • Where would a metal component in the shoe itself create an additional hazard rather than protection?
• Identify which tasks typically involve live electrical circuits or energized equipment • Consider where metal in the shoe could become part of an electrical path or arc • Verify which activities most need impact protection for toes from falling or rolling objects
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