Footwear Safety Training: PPE Foot Protection

⏱️ 20 minutes

Footwear Safety Training: PPE Foot Protection

Footwear Safety Training Course

Protective Footwear Safety Training teaches employees and supervisors when PPE foot protection is required, how personal protective equipment footwear prevents workplace injuries, and how to follow OSHA footwear requirements in hazardous work environments. This course explains common foot hazards, the types of protective footwear used to control those hazards, and the importance of proper selection, fit, inspection, maintenance, and replacement.

The training reinforces shared responsibilities for enforcing footwear safety policies and reducing preventable foot injuries on the job. Participants learn how protective footwear OSHA standards apply to their workplace, what ASTM ratings mean, and how to conduct safety footwear inspections to ensure equipment remains effective.

Designed for construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and industrial environments, this course provides practical guidance on selecting the right protective footwear for specific hazards including impact, compression, puncture, electrical, chemical, and slip hazards. The training emphasizes that proper PPE foot protection is essential for injury prevention and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Learn

  • PPE Foot Protection Requirements - Understand when PPE foot protection is required in the workplace
  • Common Foot Hazards - Identify hazards that require protective footwear
  • Injury Prevention - Learn the role of safety footwear in preventing workplace injuries
  • OSHA Footwear Requirements - Understand OSHA footwear requirements and applicable standards
  • Protective Footwear Types - Select appropriate personal protective equipment footwear for specific hazards
  • Safety Footwear Inspection - Conduct proper safety footwear inspection and maintenance
  • Fit and Replacement - Ensure proper fit and know when to replace protective footwear
  • Shared Responsibilities - Understand employee, supervisor, and employer responsibilities for footwear safety

Course Details

Duration: 20 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • Employees working in areas with foot injury hazards
  • Supervisors responsible for enforcing PPE policies
  • Maintenance, operations, and field personnel
  • Construction, manufacturing, and industrial workers
  • Any employee required to wear protective footwear
  • Safety coordinators and managers

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It covers OSHA footwear requirements under 29 CFR 1910.136 and supports employer compliance with protective footwear OSHA standards. The training addresses PPE foot protection requirements, hazard assessment, proper selection, and maintenance aligned with OSHA expectations.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual refresher training for all employees who wear protective footwear. Additional training is required when new foot hazards are introduced, when footwear requirements change, or when an employee demonstrates lack of understanding or improper use of safety footwear.

Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores, making it easy to verify that all employees have completed their footwear safety training.

What ASTM standards are covered in this training?
The training covers ASTM F2413 standards for protective footwear, including impact resistance (I/75), compression resistance (C/75), puncture resistance (PR), electrical hazard protection (EH), and conductive properties (CD).

Does this training cover slip-resistant footwear?
This training covers general protective footwear requirements for impact, compression, puncture, electrical, and chemical hazards. For detailed training on slip-resistant footwear, slip prevention, and non-slip shoe policies, see our Slip and Fall and Non-Slip Shoe Policy Training course.

How do I know when to replace safety footwear?
The training covers safety footwear inspection procedures and replacement criteria. Protective footwear should be replaced when: toe caps are dented or cracked, soles are worn smooth or separated, uppers are torn or damaged, electrical protection is compromised, or the footwear no longer provides adequate protection. Regular safety footwear maintenance and inspection help identify when replacement is needed.

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