Checklist: Foot Protection
Checklist: Foot Protection
Workplace hazards can contribute to or cause a wide range of foot problems and injuries, from simple fatigue and athlete’s foot to serious burns, punctures and amputations. Fortunately, the majority of these problems are preventable.
The following checklist may help you evaluate your company’s foot protection efforts. However, it is not intended to substitute for a comprehensive safety program.
| Yes | No | Does your written foot protection program include footwear and working surfaces? |
| Yes | No | Does it require the reporting of injuries? |
| Yes | No | Are program elements enforced and reviewed on a regular basis? |
| Yes | No | Is your foot protection selection based upon a documented hazard assessment? |
| Yes | No | Is there a documented review of employee-owned or provided footwear? |
| Yes | No | Is there a policy stating defective or damaged foot protection must not be used and must be removed from service? |
| Yes | No | Is disciplinary action used when employees do not adhere to the policy? |
| Yes | No | Is training complete and documented for all employees? |
| Yes | No | Are all exposed employees wearing protective footwear when necessary? |
| Yes | No | Are all foot protection items maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations? |
| Yes | No | Do employees know how to report damaged footwear when it is provided by the company? |
| Yes | No | Are employees instructed on the types of hazards that may cause foot injuries and on preventative measures? |
| Yes | No | Is there a reporting procedure in place for footwear evaluation and selection? |
| Yes | No | Are scrap, debris and waste stored safely and removed from the work site properly? |
| Yes | No | Are aisles and passageways kept clear from tripping hazards? |
| Yes | No | Are wet surfaces covered with non-slip materials? |
| Yes | No | Are changes of direction or elevation readily identifiable? |
| Yes | No | Are aisles or walkways near moving or operating machinery, welding operations or similar operations arranged so employees will not be subjected to potential hazards? |
| Yes | No | Are step risers on stairs uniform from top to bottom? |
| Yes | No | Are steps on stairs and stairways designed or provided with a surface that renders them slip resistant? |
| Yes | No | Where the ground or surface is wet underfoot, do employees wear impervious boots, shoes, rubbers or other appropriate shoes? |
| Yes | No | Is waterproof footgear provided, or are dry places provided, for standing during wet processes? |