SAFETY SHOES

Scope:  This class is designed for all employees who may be exposed to hazards that may injure the feet.

Overview:  Foot injuries are common in the workplace. More than 100,000 employees suffer disabling injuries to their feet every year. Approximately 75% of these injuries could have been prevented if employees had worn the proper foot protection. Proper footwear can protect the worker from falling and rolling objects, punctures, chemicals, slips, and electric shock. The university’s Safety Shoe Program, types of protective footwear available to workers, care, and subsidies will be discussed.