Generally speaking, workers in the following environments are required to wear safety footwear:
In the environment, falling and rolling objects may pierce the sole of the foot, or be exposed to electromagnetism;
To carry some heavy objects that may fall (such as luggage, heavy tools, etc.), safety footwear with impact or impact protection must be worn;
Some sharp objects may be encountered during work, such as nails, screws, sharp metal rings for scraping cymbals, etc.;
There are often heavy objects that are easy to roll on the ground in the work environment (may roll over the feet), and it is required to wear anti-compression shoes;
For the special occupation of electric power workers, special types of conductive or insulating footwear must be used.
3 Classification of foot injuries
In work, foot injuries can be classified into the following types:
Impact, impact-falling heavy or sharp objects on the feet may cause foot injuries or punctures. When colliding with a stiff object, the foot may fracture.
Slip and fall-walking on the floor with oil, water or chemical substances may cause imbalance in the human body. For such problems, the following preventive measures can be taken:
Keep the floor dry, clean the floor after oil, chemicals, etc. have passed;
Place cushions on the floor to improve comfort while reducing danger;
Improve attention by wearing non-slip safety footwear.
Of course, the more important thing is to wear non-slip safety shoes. According to expert estimates, wearing non-slip shoes and boots can reduce the probability of accidents by half and save costs.
Electric shock-accidental contact with electricity will cause electric shock, burns, or vibration or shock sensation. Wearing special conductive footwear will prevent such problems.
Extreme temperature injury-under hot or cold working environment conditions, the feet may be burned or frostbitten. So also wear special footwear.
Requirements for protective footwear Different types of protective footwear have different functions, but the basic requirements are the same. In order to provide effective protection and encourage wearing, the following requirements must be met:
meets or exceeds the requirements of the industry and national standards, and has a good protective function;
Comfortable to wear; cheap. Of course, it is easy to buy, and the appearance and style are also the main factors that affect its wear and popularity, but safety and protection are the most important.
