WAC 296-304-09013   Foot protection.  (1) The employer must ensure that each affected employee wears protective footwear when working in areas where:

     • There is a danger of foot injuries from falling or rolling objects;

     • There is a danger of foot injuries from objects piercing the sole; or

     • Where an employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards.

     (2) The employer must ensure that all protective footwear complies with one of the following consensus standards:

     • ASTM F-2412-2005, Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection, and ASTM F-2413-2005, Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Footwear.

     • ANSI Z41-1999, American National Standard for Personal Protection -- Protective Footwear.

     • ANSI Z41-1991, American National Standard for Personal Protection -- Protective Footwear.

     Employers may use alternate footwear if they can demonstrate it is at least as effective as those constructed in accordance with one of the above consensus standards.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. 10-09-088, § 296-304-09013, filed 4/20/10, effective 6/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17].050 and [49.17].060. 98-02-006, § 296-304-09013, filed 12/26/97, effective 3/1/98.]