They carry you through heat or cold, wet and slippery conditions. Your feet are also at risk from falling construction materials and equipment. No wonder wearing approved steel-toed boots can be required on the job. In construction, work-related foot injuries include punctures, crushing, sprains and cuts, and injuries from slips, trips and falls.
Some foot problems are less obvious, but still safety-related. Calluses, ingrown toenails or tired feet cause discomfort, pain and fatigue. Fatigue sets up the worker for injuries affecting muscles and joints. Also, a worker who is tired and suffering foot pain is less alert and more likely to […]
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