How to Assess Workers' Needs to Find Proper Protective Footwear -- Occupational Health & Safety
How to Assess Workersâ Needs to Find Proper Protective Footwear The style, fit and materials of your boot could be the difference in safety or an on-the-job injury. By James Iwanski Feb 01, 2021 Did you know that injuries to the lower extremities are the second most common type of injury behind injuries to the upper extremities? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 900,000 workplace injuries that resulted in days away from work in 2018. Of those cases, more than 10 percent were related to foot or ankle injuries. Foot injuries cause significant pain for thos...