Weekly Safety Meeting
PPE – Foot Protection
                                                                                                              Date: _____________ Jobsite: _______________________
Discussion Leader:             Summary
                               Foot protection is probably about the least talked about type of personal protection. Nevertheless, it is still an important safety topic.
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                               One nail puncture could cause weeks of lost time off the job.
Attendance Sign- In:           Guide for Discussion
____________________________   Characteristics of a Suitable Boot
____________________________      Puncture resistant soles.
____________________________      Steel toes.
                                  Boot extends above the ankle.
____________________________      Sole provides good traction.
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____________________________   Type of Injuries Commonly Resulting from Poor Footwear
____________________________      Punctures from nails and tie wire.
                                  Bruises of the foot.
____________________________      Unsure footing.
____________________________      Blisters.
____________________________      Body fatigue.
                                  Mashing of foot resulting from dropped objects.
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____________________________   Other Acceptable Footwear
____________________________      Buckle Overshoes – for work in mud, water and concrete. (*)
____________________________      Knee and Hip boots – for work in deep water and mud.
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                               (*) Encourage use of rubber boots when placing concrete. Sometimes we forget concrete can cause severe burns if it comes
____________________________   into contact with the skin for any length of time.
____________________________   Additional Discussion Notes:
____________________________   What is the company policy on foot protection? Are steel toes required? Is a steel shank required?
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                               Remember
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                               Almost all of us work on our feet or at least use our feet to get to work. Doesn’t it make sense to take good care of our feet in order to
____________________________   insure that they are able to get us to work?
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