SELECTING
THE
RIGHT
PROTECTIVE
FOOTWEAR
CAN
MAKE
A
DIFFERENCE
One
of
our
workplace
foot
injuries
result
from
improper
protective
footwear.
The
latest
version
of
CSA
Z195
introduces
new
labeling
scheme
requirements
&
a
new
static
dissipative
category
for
those
working
with
electronics
and
sensitive
instruments.
Discover
how
CSA
Group
can
also
test
&
certify
your
protective
footwear
products
to
CSA
Z195
and
ASTM
F2413.
(855)
725-6612
www.shop.csa.ca
FIT:
•
Walk
in
new
footwear
to
ensure
it
is
comfortable.
•
Boots
should
have
ample
toe
room
(toes
should
be
about
12.5
mm
from
the
front).
•
Make
allowances
for
extra
socks
or
special
arch
supports
when
buying
boots.
•
Boots
should
fit
snugly
around
the
heel
and
ankle
when
laced.
•
Lace
up
boots
fully.
High-cut
boots
provide
support
against
ankle
injury.
CARE:
•
Use
a
protective
coating
to
make
footwear
water
resistant.
•
Inspect
footwear
regularly
for
damage.
•
Repair
or
replace
worn
or
defective
footwear.
•
Electric
shock
resistance
of
footwear
is
greatly
reduced
by
wet
conditions
and
with
wear.
Source:
Canadian
Centre
for
Occupational
Health
and
Safety
