Safety footwear is one of the Personal Safety Equipment (EPI), which aims to ensure the protection of the workers' feet. All professionals who work exposed to falls risks of large objects must use this equipment. According to Regulation 06, it is the duty of companies to provide the EPI's for workers. The use of Safety Shoes in hazardous areas is essential to avoid various types of accidents. However, on several occasions, the company provides the EPI, but it is used incorrectly. It is up to the employee to take care of your equipment and also use it in the right way. Another point that is worth mentioning is that they need to be stored in fresh and airy places. There is also the correct way to hygienize your footwear, because it can generate fungi and bacteria, that is, it is always necessary to be with cleaning in day, to avoid the loss of the material and that the user develops some health problem. Another important factor is the use of socks with the equipment. They help absorb sweating and it is also important to prevent possible contaminations. The use of the equipment without the socks is not recommended. Currently, there is a great diversity of safety shoes and you can indicate the most suitable equipment to perform your daily activities. But it is up to the company to follow or not the indication. It is of great importance, the worker report to the company any kind of damage in the material. And it is necessary to make the exchange of equipment if there is any drilling or something similar. Safety equipment must protect against: - Fall of materials on feet;- Burns caused by chemicals;- Accidents caused by nails, wires or glass shards;- Electrical discharges;- The chance of falling on wet floor. Source: Nexus