Rubber-soled, steel-toed boots help prevent injuries involving which hazards?

• A. Hearing loss
• B. Falling objects and electric shock
• C. Chemical burns
• D. Eye injuries

Answer: (B)

Foot protection gear is chosen to guard against the specific dangers on the job. Steel-toe protection shields the toes from impact and crushing injuries when something heavy is dropped or bumped into the foot. Rubber soles provide electrical insulation and good grip, which helps reduce the risk of electric shock if you encounter live conductors or energized equipment, and they also help prevent slips. Hearing loss would require hearing protection, chemical burns need chemical-resistant footwear, and eye injuries require eye protection. So the combination of rubber soles and steel toes best addresses hazards from falling objects and electric shock.