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There isn’t a specific policy on open-toed shoes for all industries. There is just a standard [29 CFR 1910.136(a)] that states if there is a hazard posed to employees feet, like chemical spills, crushing injuries, etc. that the employer must ensure that the employees are wearing protective shoes.

So what’s the industry?  Can you get a Teflon or a steel cap?  What is the specific hazard in the specific job, as oppos3ed to the industry?

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Would anyone be willing to share their policy on walking boots/open-toed walking boots?

It has been a discussion lately and I keep stating we can not allow staff to work with open-toed walking boots as OSHA states no open-toed shoes should be worn.

Thank you,

Casey Skalka, RN 

Employee Health  

Mary Lanning Healthcare 

715 N St Joseph Ave 

Hastings NE, 68901 

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C :402-984-4649 

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