LEARNING TASK 1 : Describe safety gear and work clothing
Foot protection
Your feet deserve as much consideration as your eyes, ears, or hands.
Potential hazards to your feet include:
- heavy objects falling on them
- stepping on sharp objects
- having hot sparks or slag fall inside your shoes
You must wear safety footwear appropriate to the job you are doing. For example, leather boots are required in the welding shop, where there are specific hazards from sparks and molten slag. Leather is not impervious to all chemicals, and therefore is not a good choice when walking in wet concrete as it is being poured. In that case, rubber boots with steel toe and sole protectors would be better. Footwear should be inspected regularly and replaced if worn out.
CSA standards
Due to the dangers listed above, you must wear safety footwear that is CSA approved. Look for the green triangle with the CSA logo.