Proper footwear is important,not only for foot comfort but also for one's
general well being.Improper footwear can cause or aggrevate existing foot
problems.
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Severly acting foot belisters, causes corns, rheumatism, arthritis,
malformations of toes, fallen arches (falt feet) sprains
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Sweaty feet, fungal infections (athletes foot)
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Long periods of standing,hard floouring and poorly fitted footwear e.g High
heels,pointed shoes , lack of arch, support, too lose or too tight footwear
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Hot and humid enviromnent strenuous work, footwear with synthehtic
(non-porous)appears
How can foot injuries
be prevented:
There is no workplace where a worker is unimmune to foot injury.However the
hazards according to workplace and types of tasks the workdoes.These problems
can be compensate by a proper footwear and proper caring.
Which type of proper footwear is comfortable for workers:
Good footwear should have the
following qualities
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The inner side of the shoes must be straight from the heel to the end of
big toe.
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The foot part must allow freedom of movement for toes.
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The shoe must have a fastening across the instep to prevent foot from
slipping when walking.
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The Shoe must have a low, wide based heel.Small heel (1/4 to 1/3 for a men
sizes) are recomended.
People buying footwear
for work should take following advice:
- Dont expect that footwear which is too tide will
stretcht with wear
- Have both feet measured when buying shoes feet
normally differ in size
- Buy shoes late in afternoon when feet are likely to
be swollen to their maximum size.
- Shock absorbing insoles where job requires walking or standing on hard floors.
Prevention against hot and cold conditions:
Ø Insulated footwear may give little temperature in the soul.
Ø Insulating the legs by whereing thermal undergarments.
Ø Wearing insulating overshoes over work foot wear.
Ø Wearing insulating muffs arround ankle.
Ø Select shoes made of laether.
Ø Wash feet daily with soaps rinse throughly
and dry especially between toes.
Ø Trim toe nails straight accross and not too
short.
Ø Keep several pairs of shoes and rotate shoes
daily to allow them to air out.
Ø Use foot powder.
Ø Cotton soaks non-coloured may be recomended
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