If
you think those boots can’t protect your feet as they
did from Day 1, then, you need to dispose of them.
A simple rule of thumb to use is when a heavy object
falls on your boot, it’s time to get a new pair.
A steel cap toe will definitely show this type of trauma
with an indentation but composite shoes will still
maintain their form.
Start your weekly meeting with a 2 minute work boot
inspection; guide everyone to take off their boots and
look for the following:
-
The
shoe's steel toe or other protective components such
as the steel mid sole, the steel shank or the
metatarsal guard for damage.
-
Boots
are tattered and worn, the toes are poking through the
sides, the steel toe is visible through the leather.
-
The
tread on a slip-resistant safety shoe shows signs of
damage or is worn smooth or the tread design is not
visible, then the need to replace the shoe becomes
urgent, as the shoe isn't providing the slip
protection
it was purchased for.
Did you
ever wonder about what that label means on your work
boot? Check out the list below to see if the boot
you’re wearing suits the industry you work in.
Green
Triangle with CSA symbol
- Sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective
toe. (Heavy work environment: construction; machine
shops; where sharp objects are present)
Yellow
Triangle with registered symbol
- Sole puncture protection with a Grade 2 protective
toe. (Light industrial work environments)
White
rectangle with orange Greek letter "Omega" & CSA symbol - Soles that provide electric shock resistance. (Any
industrial environment where live electrical conductors
can occur)
Yellow
rectangle with green letters "SD", a grounding symbol &
CSA symbol
- Capable of dissipating an electrostatic charge in a
controlled manner. (Any industrial environment where a
static discharge can be a hazard for workers or
equipment)
Red
rectangle with a black letter "C", grounding symbol &
CSA symbol
- Soles that are electrically conductive (Any industrial
environment where low-level electrical charges can be a
hazard for workers or equipment)
White
label with green fir tree symbol & CSA symbol - Provides protection when using chainsaws. (Forestry workers & others
required to use a chainsaw)
Blue
Square with CSA symbol
- Grade 1 protective toe only. (For all other
environments not listed above)
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