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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. Each 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.
- 1910.136 - ANSI standard requires Safety-Toe safety shoes meet a compression test and an impact test. - 02/18/1994
- 1910.136 - Interpretation of the Personal Protective Equipment standard - 07/03/1995
- 1910.136 - Occupational protective footwear for molten metal workers in the foundry industry. - 11/20/1991
- 1910.136 - OSHA standards for foot protection. - 12/03/1985
- 1910.136 - Steel-toed Safety Shoes for Diabetics - 06/29/2012
- 1910.136 - Wearing "Crocs" brand shoes with a partially open heel and a covered toe in a pharmacy setting. - 07/17/2006
- 1910.136 - Wearing of open-toed shoes in an office environment. - 08/28/2003
- 1910.136(a) - Clarification of an alleged OSHA statement regarding foot protection in the USPS safety program. - 08/06/2007
- 1910.136(a) - Employer Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Hazard Assessment For Footwear - 12/09/2013
- 1910.136(a) - Wearing "Crocs" brand shoes with a partially open heel and a covered toe in a pharmacy setting. - 07/17/2006
- 1910.136(a) - Wearing of open-toed shoes in an office environment. - 08/28/2003
- 1910.136(b) - Custom shoes in an industrial environment. - 07/12/1993
- 1910.136(b) - The wearing of steel-toe shoes by electrical tradesmen. - 06/18/1993
- 1910.136(b)(1) - Clarification of an alleged OSHA statement regarding foot protection in the USPS safety program. - 08/06/2007
- 1910.136(b)(1) - Employer Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Hazard Assessment For Footwear - 12/09/2013