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Document ID (ISN)48785
CIS number 87-1485
ISSN - Serial title 0891-1797 - Safety and Health
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) O'Brien J.
Title Stamping out foot protection myths
Bibliographic information Apr. 1987, Vol.135, No.4, p.34-36. Illus.
Abstract The myths and excuses used against wearing safety shoes are denounced by explaining the facts concerning the advantges of wearing the shoes. Protection against heat, cold, falling objects, electricity and liquids is explained and style and cost are considered.
Descriptors (primary) safety shoes; foot and leg protection
Descriptors (secondary) protection against falling objects; safety footwear; antistatic footwear; insulating footwear; attitude towards accidents
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Foot and leg protection