Impact-Resistant Protective Footwear Policy

Introduction

As part of its continued commitment to the health and wellness of employees, independent contractors, and other visitors, Dow Aero, LLC (“Company”) has developed this policy to protect individuals from potential hazards that exists when within designated areas of the maintenance shop that require impact-resistant protective footwear (“protective footwear”).

Scope

This policy applies to any authorized individual performing a task within a designated area of the maintenance shop where protective footwear is required. This policy also applies to any individual permitted to be within a designated area of the maintenance shop where protective footwear is required for any other capacity (e.g. including observation, inspection, touring, etc.).

Policy

It is the policy of the Company that designated protective footwear areas will be marked on appropriate flooring surfaces that has been taped or painted with a striped yellow and black design (see Figure 1 for an example). All protective footwear markings shall remain visible and identifiable. This includes clearing excessive dirt and debris routinely and not storing or parking any materials or equipment on protective footwear markings. Sections of the protective footwear markings that are damaged or extremely faded shall be replaced or repainted as soon as possible; notify management or Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) for assistance.

Figure 1 - May Appear Different

Figure 1 - May Appear Different

The policy of the Company also includes that protective footwear is to be used by an individual that advances within a designated protective footwear area, with exception too:

  • Individuals who are strictly observing within the area and that are remaining a safe distance from potential hazards that can result in foot injuries.

  • Individuals who are requesting or collecting paperwork from another individual.

Should any questions, concerns, or protective footwear equipment issues arise please contact a direct manager, the manager overseeing this area, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) personnel, and/or Human Resources personnel. Likewise, you may reach out to any of the individuals or departments mentioned above in the event you are uncomfortable or unable to maintain compliance with this policy; reasonable accommodation shall be examined and implemented as practicable.

Acceptance

This record was developed and is maintained by Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). Policies outline within are approved and enforced by Operations Management.

Change Log

2021/09/23 - Version 2

Updated to reflect Dean Meloni, Director of Production, as management overseeing this department.

20201012 - Version 1

Policy approved by William Dowding, Chief Operating Officer (Department Lead of Maintenance) and deployed.