Foot and leg protection
There are many types of foot and leg protection. Often more than one type is worn by many workers within one organization or department. Some examples include.
Safety boots or shoes
- Clog,
- Foundry boots.
- Anti-static footwear
- Conductive footwear
- Gaiters
- Ballistic trousers (chainsaw use)
Safety footwear can possess features such as:
- Steel toe-caps.
- Midsole protection.
- Slip resistance for a variety of situations.
- Insulation against wet, extreme heat.
- Good insulation against heat.
- Shock absorbers.
Typical hazards posed to feet and legs include:
Wet and cold.
Chemicals/ molten metal
Impact,
Slipping.
cuts.
Puncture,
Electrostatic buildup.
Hand and arm protection
Protection of the hand and arms can be achieved using.
Chemical protection gloves of various grades and materials.
Contact/ gripper gloves.
Wrist cuffs.
wrist cuffs,
contact/gripper gloves
mitten
Typical hazards include:
chemical
impact
Contamination and diseases.
Puncture/ cuts.
Extremes of temperature
Abrasions
Selecting suitable hand protection
Specialist advice should be sought from the manufacturer or other competent people when selecting gloves to form the wide range available. There are two main points to consider.
- That they give adequate protection against a hazard.
- That they fit well and are comfortable to wear.
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