Checklist for Training Employees - Foot and Leg Protection

In the document titled Assessing the Need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), OSHA offers a training checklist regarding the use and care of foot and leg protection. Employers should be sure that employees know and understand the following.

Why foot or leg protection is necessary (this requires understanding the workplace hazards that threaten feet or legs).
How the provided equipment will protect them.
The limitations of the foot or leg protection.
When employees must wear the protective leggings, guards, or shoes.
How to properly put on the protective equipment.
How to adjust straps, laces, and other parts for a comfortable and effective fit.
How to identify signs of wear, such as the following:
- Scuffed, cracked, or lacerated uppers
- Signs of separation between soles and uppers
- Holes or cracks in soles or heels
- Metal embedded in heels or soles of electrical hazard, safety-toe shoes
How to clean and maintain the leg and foot protection you provide for them

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