PPE - Foot Protection

Learning objectives

  • Recognize the value of PPE for the foot
  • Identify common workplace hazards regarding the foot
  • Identify common types of PPE for the foot
  • Describe the proper fit for PPE for the foot
  • Explain how to care for PPE for the foot
  • List employee and employer responsibilities regarding PPE for the foot

Course overview

This lesson will equip you with high-level knowledge about foot safety in the workplace. You will learn to identify common foot hazards, how to choose the right foot protection and ensure proper fit and care, and understand employee and employer responsibilities regarding foot safety.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 10 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 3411
Language Icon English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
  • Foot Protection
Regulations
  • 1910.132 General Requirements (including 1910.132 (h)(1), employer payment for PPE changes that became effective May 15 2008).
  • 1910.136 - Occupational foot protection.
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards, 3385, Foot Protection
  • OSH Act Section 5 (a) (1), known as the General Duty Clause.
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