Employer Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Hazard Assessment For Footwear

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 9, 2013

Mr. Donny Groh
International Union of Elevator Constructors
7442 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23505

Dear Mr. Groh:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA's Personal protective equipment standard, 29 CFR 1910.132. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.

Wearing of open-toed shoes in an office environment.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 28, 2003

Ms. Heather Siemon
4015 Estermarie Dr., Apt. 43
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Dear Ms. Siemon:

Wearing "Crocs" brand shoes with a partially open heel and a covered toe in a pharmacy setting.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 17, 2006

Neelraj Patel
Pharmacist in Charge
4802 Jarboe Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Dear Neelraj Patel:

Clarification of an alleged OSHA statement regarding foot protection in the USPS safety program.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.