General requirements.The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock …

2009年5月11日 · As OSHA explained in the Final Rule for Employer Payment for PPE, "exempted footwear provides the protection of an ordinary safety-toe shoe or boot, while footwear with additional safety attributes beyond this (e.g., shoes and boots with special soles) fall under the employer payment requirement."

2013年12月9日 · ASTM F-2413-2005 allows a minimum compression resistance rating of 50 and a minimum impact resistance of 50. Safety-toe protective footwear, including steel-toe shoes or boots, normally have a compression rating of 75 and an impact rating of 75.

1994年2月18日 · OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. Each letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed.

1979年12月10日 · The OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.132(a), (copy enclosed), outlines the general requirements for protection of extremities. However, it is the employer's responsibility to determine the particular type of personal protective footwear needed.

1994年2月18日 · This ANSI standard requires that the safety shoes meet a compression test and an impact test. The best way to determine if the ANSI standard requirement has been met by the shoe manufacture is to look for the "ANSI Z41.1" marking in the shoe.

1976年3月31日 · If "Sankey Toe Caps" are provided in lieu of safety shoes, the employer has met the intent of the standard and is providing foot protection. As indicated in 29 CFR 1910.132(a) personal protective equipment shall be provided, used, and maintained.

1993年3月17日 · OSHA has no specific requirement for employees in the electrical trade to wear safety-toe shoes. The employer may require employees to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to comply with the employer's established safety rules, so long as the PPE itself does not present a hazard.

1993年11月17日 · With regard to whether steel-toed and steel-shanked tennis shoes would be suitable for use at a construction site, please be advised that if the protective footwear meets the requirements and specifications in the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) consensus standard Z41.1-1967 for safety-toe footwear, the shoes would be considered by ...

On May 15, 2008, a new OSHA rule about employer payment for PPE went into effect. With few exceptions, OSHA now requires employers to pay for personal protective equipment used to comply with OSHA standards. The final rule does not create new requirements regarding what PPE employers must provide.