• Employers must train employees on the use and care of the specific type of foot protection that they will be using.
• Foot protection must be in good repair and free from damage.

Employees must wear 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, and where employees’ feet are exposed to electrical hazards. Employers must train employees on hazards associated with their work, and train them on the use, care, maintenance, and inspection of safety footwear.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)’s general industry standard on personal protective equipment at 1910.132 also requires employee training on the use of protective footwear. Training should include:

• When PPE is necessary.
• What PPE is necessary.
• How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE.
• The limitations of the PPE.
• The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE.

Maintenance and inspection requirements

Employers are required to train employees on the proper care and maintenance of their foot protection. Foot protection must be in good repair and free from any damage in order to adequately protect employees from hazards associated with their work.