We’re pleased to introduce our fully online course: Foot Protection Training for Workers.
Foot injuries are a common cause of lost working time in construction, warehousing, logistics and other physically demanding industries. Sharp objects, dropped loads, poor ground conditions and slip hazards can all result in serious harm, yet the risk is made worse by a knowledge gap that PPE provision alone cannot close. Many workers choose footwear based on comfort or familiarity rather than safety ratings. Others cannot read the markings on their footwear or recognise when it has deteriorated to the point where it can no longer protect them.
This IIRSM-approved Foot Protection Training for Workers course gives workers a clear, practical understanding of common foot hazards and how to select, use and maintain protective footwear correctly. Designed for any worker required to wear safety footwear as part of a risk control measure, it supports more consistent personal protective equipment (PPE) use across teams.
Under health and safety law, duty holders must assess workplace foot risks and ensure suitable footwear is provided and used correctly. Workers have corresponding obligations: to wear the footwear supplied, care for it and report problems such as poor fit or damage.
Those obligations are only met where workers understand them. Without that understanding, duty holders face a compliance gap that provision alone cannot close, and the likelihood of avoidable injury remains even where appropriate footwear is in place.
This course builds the knowledge workers need to meet their responsibilities. It covers how workplace hazards create foot injury risks, the legal duties of employers and employees, how to choose footwear matched to specific hazards, the range of safety footwear types and what their protective features mean and the maintenance, replacement and fit practices that keep protection effective over time.
This training is ideal for:
- Construction and industrial workers
- Warehouse and logistics staff
- Grounds and facilities maintenance teams
- Employees involved in manual handling
- Workers exposed to uneven ground, dropped objects or sharp materials
- Any worker required to wear safety footwear as part of a risk control measure
By the end of this course, trainees will understand:
- The common foot hazards that occur in workplaces and how suitable footwear reduces risk
- The legal responsibilities of employers and workers when selecting and using PPE
- How to match footwear ratings and features to specific workplace hazards
- The differences between common types of safety footwear and when each is suitable
- How to inspect, maintain and replace footwear to ensure continued protection
- Why proper fit and comfort influence safe, consistent PPE use
Need to reduce avoidable foot injuries and strengthen PPE compliance across your workforce? Enrol team on Foot Protection Training for Workers today to build practical understanding of foot hazards, footwear selection and the care routines that keep protection effective on site.
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For more details about this course, please contact us.
