FOOT & LEG PROTECTION The human foot and ankle contain 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments. It's no wonder injuries to the foot can be especially painful - and slow to heal if you work on your feet all day. The first step to developing a strategy to reduce foot problems is to identify the relevant hazards in the workplace. Type of Hazard: Recommended PPE: Rashes, Chemical or Heat Burns Log coveralls, Hazardous Material boots and suits; rubber over-boots, insulated boots. Cuts, Lacerations, Punctures Steel-toed boots, leather leg chaps, long pants, leg and shin guards Crushes, broken bones, contusions, bruises Steel-toed boots with metatarsal guards, toe guards, leg and shin guards thigh and hip pads. Burn from electrical Non-conductive footwear to stop grounding or inadvertent spark. Slips Attachable spikes, anti-slip solos Soreness, Muscle Fatigue Knee pads, work boots with re-enforced ankle support, athletic shoes, leg/knee/ankle braces, orthopedic inserts Leg and Foot Protection Safety Tips:  Verify loads are secure before using hoists and cranes; inspect the condition of slings, chains and hooks to prevent inadvertent drops.  Inspect the work environment for slip and trip hazards; make sure walking and working surfaces are dry.  Know the safety concerns associated with chemicals and fluids, and understand what to do in the event of a splash or spill.  Verify PPE fits properly and is appropriate for the job; with steel-toed work boots, inspect the quality of the tread.  When lifting, always position the legs and body squarely with the load; do no over exert, as this could cause a muscle strain to legs and knees.  Be wary of pinch points generated by moving parts and mobile equipment’s; keep arms and legs inside mobile equipment at all times.  Always know where you are placing your legs and feet; verify machine guarding is effective and be attentive.

1. FOOT & LEG
PROTECTION
The human foot and ankle contain 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred
muscles, tendons and ligaments. It's no wonder injuries to the foot can be especially
painful - and slow to heal if you work on your feet all day. The first step to developing
a strategy to reduce foot problems is to identify the relevant hazards in the
workplace.
Type of Hazard: Recommended PPE:
Rashes, Chemical or Heat Burns Log coveralls, Hazardous Material boots and suits;
rubber over-boots, insulated boots.
Cuts, Lacerations, Punctures Steel-toed boots, leather leg chaps, long pants, leg
and shin guards
Crushes, broken bones, contusions, bruises Steel-toed boots with metatarsal guards, toe guards,
leg and shin guards thigh and hip pads.
Burn from electrical Non-conductive footwear to stop grounding or
inadvertent spark.
Slips Attachable spikes, anti-slip solos
Soreness, Muscle Fatigue
Knee pads, work boots with re-enforced ankle
support, athletic shoes, leg/knee/ankle braces,
orthopedic inserts
Leg and Foot Protection Safety Tips:
 Verify loads are secure before using hoists and cranes; inspect the condition of slings, chains and
hooks to prevent inadvertent drops.
 Inspect the work environment for slip and trip hazards; make sure walking and working surfaces are
dry.
 Know the safety concerns associated with chemicals and fluids, and understand what to do in the
event of a splash or spill.
 Verify PPE fits properly and is appropriate for the job; with steel-toed work boots, inspect the quality
of the tread.
 When lifting, always position the legs and body squarely with the load; do no over exert, as this could
cause a muscle strain to legs and knees.
 Be wary of pinch points generated by moving parts and mobile equipment’s; keep arms and legs inside
mobile equipment at all times.
 Always know where you are placing your legs and feet; verify machine guarding
is effective and be attentive.