Foot Protection The Safety Source offers a variety of Foot Protection products, ranging from overshoe protection to steel-toe boots to HAZMAT over-boots. You can count on Argus for all your protective footwear needs. Click on the Selections link below or on the left hand sidebar. Footwear Selections Footwear Selection Guide OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Occupational foot protection. - 1910.136 The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears 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. [1910.136(a)] Such equipment shall comply with American National Standards Institute, ANSI Z-41-1991, "American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear." Protective footwear purchased after July 5, 1994 shall comply with ANSI Z41-1991, "American National Standard for Personal Protection-Protective Footwear," which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, or shall be demonstrated by the employer to be equally effective. [1910.136(b)(1)] Technical Data and Support Information The following links will provide you with detailed information on over-ther-sock and over-the-shoe footwear, plus a chemical degradation chart. Feel free to download and print these PDF files for future reference, Over-the-Sock Footwear Guide Over-the-Shoe Footwear Guide Chemical Degradation Chart Shoe Fitting Pointers When trying on footwear, make sure you're wearing the appropriate socks. For instance, if you're trying on boots that you'd wear with heavy socks. The best time to try on footwear is usually at the end of the day, when your feet are most swollen. However, don't abuse this rule of thumb. The point of waiting until the end of the day is to make sure that the footwear can fit you at your widest-- kind of a "worst case scenario" check. The first shoe or boot you try on should be for your larger foot. For most people, their larger foot is the opposite from the hand they write with. For example, if you're right handed, your left foot might be bigger. Always fit your footwear to this foot. Stand up with your shoes on. Walk around a bit. You should be able to wiggle your toes in the front of the shoe. Don't buy shoes that are too tight. If you're at the point where you're hoping they will stretch to be comfortable, they probably won't. It's true that soft leather and suede give slightly, molding to your foot, but they will not dramatically increase in width or length. Fit Problems Fitting problems can occur from a variety of foot problems, caused by ill-fitting or improper footwear. This link will give you more information about the fit of the shoe and any present foot problems. Additional General Information For more detailed information on foot care and protection, visit the following links: Shoe Size Conversion Charts Download printable Comparative Size Chart Foot Anatomy General Foot Types Minor Foot Disorders Shoe Care Tips Special Thanks to Bata You may also contact Argus for further guidance and selection information.

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