Many people spend a good portion of their working days on their feet, just one reason that workers should buy well-fitting, comfortable and, most importantly, appropriate shoes.
Safety is the top consideration in choosing shoes for work.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60,000 foot injuries per year result in lost work days.
BLS cites a study of foot injuries that found 75 percent of the injuries occurred when workers were not in compliance.
According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance, the average cost of a lost work day foot injury is $9,600.
Eighty percent of all footwear injuries are caused by an object weighing no more than 30 pounds impacting the non-protective part of the shoe.
Other foot hazards include weather. Cold weather workers should wear insulated boots to keep feet warm and dry. – 72-x