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FOOT PROTECTION NEWS

Timberland Recalls Steel-Toe Boots The Timberland Co. voluntarily is recalling Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Series boots made in the Dominican Republic and sold nationwide between September 2005 and September 2007. Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for compression and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries. No injuries have been reported.
Chamber of Commerce: Don't Micromanage OSHA The Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter urging House leaders to support future amendments of the House FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill that if offered, would block current provisions that compel OSHA to issue a variety of regulations and standards.
OSHA Proposes Revisions on PPE Standards In the May 17 Federal Register, OSHA has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the PPE sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring and marine terminals standards.

Timberland Recalls Steel-Toe Boots
The Timberland Co. voluntarily is recalling Timberland PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Series boots made in the Dominican Republic and sold nationwide between September 2005 and September 2007. Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for compression and impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact foot injuries. No injuries have been reported.

Chamber of Commerce: Don't Micromanage OSHA
The Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter urging House leaders to support future amendments of the House FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill that if offered, would block current provisions that compel OSHA to issue a variety of regulations and standards.

OSHA Proposes Revisions on PPE Standards
In the May 17 Federal Register, OSHA has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the PPE sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring and marine terminals standards.

FOOT PROTECTION ARTICLES

Changing Perceptions of Slips and Falls One Step at a Time While much attention is focused on falls from heights, same-level falls can be debilitating and even fatal. Shoe choices, flooring options and even employee perceptions can impact same-level slips and falls.
Advanced Protective Footwear Technology in 2007 With new footwear technologies entering the market every year, it’s important for customers to know what’s important in boot construction – to decipher which features and technologies will get the job done safely.
Stepping Into the Kitchen: Foot Protection for Food Service Workers Slips and falls account for almost half the workers' compensation costs in the food service industry. An effective and well-rounded foot protection program is the answer to bringing those numbers down.

Changing Perceptions of Slips and Falls One Step at a Time
While much attention is focused on falls from heights, same-level falls can be debilitating and even fatal. Shoe choices, flooring options and even employee perceptions can impact same-level slips and falls.

Advanced Protective Footwear Technology in 2007
With new footwear technologies entering the market every year, it’s important for customers to know what’s important in boot construction – to decipher which features and technologies will get the job done safely.

Stepping Into the Kitchen: Foot Protection for Food Service Workers
Slips and falls account for almost half the workers' compensation costs in the food service industry. An effective and well-rounded foot protection program is the answer to bringing those numbers down.

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2 ; goggles; rubber or polyurethane boots that can be disinfected or protective foot covers that can... with recommendations for the protection of personnel involved in the culling and slaughtering... and transporters should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment: protective clothing... protective measures as above. All persons exposed to infected chickens or to farms under suspicion... Region (WHO/WPRO), WHO Interim Recommendations for the Protect...

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. Measuring and recording Grade 1 disability is necessary for defining the need for protective footwear...) Scientific Literature on Reactions and Neuritis, Self-Care, Footwear, Recording and Reporting... in the prevention of disability. What are the pre-requisites for an effective footwear program? The routine use of appropriate footwear is one of the most important POD interventions in leprosy, as loss of sensation in the sole of the foot and plantar ulceration are so common. Anyone with Gra...