3010 – 12 – Wearing Foot and Leg Protection

Foot and leg protection protect workers from falling or rolling objects and from electricity. There are five common types found:
• Safety shoes, which are a commonly found PPE that can protect a worker’s foot in many ways including heat, impact, or electrical shock.
• Leggings that shield the lower legs and feet from many hazards but especially molten metal and welding sparks.
• Metatarsal guards strap over workers shoes on the upper portion to keep the foot safe from falls or crushes.
• Toe Guards protect the toes from being crushed by strapping on over the shoe.
• Combination foot and shin guards cover all the shine and most of the foot. May need extra toe guards.