Special foot protection is available for protection against static electricity, sparks, live electricity, corrosive materials, and slipping as the need may dictate. Never wear sandals or open-toed shoes in laboratories, shops, or other potentially hazardous areas. They may be fashionable or comfortable, but in work environments they are not only impracticable, but may be outright dangerous. The same is true for any type of high heeled shoe or boot. Over a third of the cases reported resulted from falling objects striking the head.
Safety hats protect the head from impact, penetration, and electrical shock.
Head protection is necessary if you work where there is risk of injury from moving, falling, or flying objects or if you work near high-voltage equipment. In general, at Creighton University, hard hats and general head protection will only be required in construction sites or for Public Safety officers on Bicycle Patrol. Constructive criticism and comments regarding this program, in order to make it a more useful tool, are always welcome.