Massachusetts does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program for the state; therefore, private sector workplaces must comply with federal occupational safety and health standards.
Except for the state's worker right-to-know law for hazardous chemicals, there are no foot protection requirements for public sector employers (state or local government operations) in general industry.
The U.S. Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers and enforces federal workplace safety and health requirements in private sector workplaces. The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development/Division of Occupational Safety administers workplace safety and health rules in public sector workplaces.
State Requirements
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| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Checklists | Foot Protection Best Practices Checklist |
| Handouts | PPE - Foot Protection Handout (PDF) |
| Policies | Protective Footwear Policy (Word) |
| Posters | After the Accident I Can Still Count My Toes (PDF) |
| PowerPoints | Foot Protection (PPT) |
| White Papers | Sample protective footwear policy |