Instructor: Michelle F. Heller, Ph.D., P.E., Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, Philadelphia, PA
Michael J. Kuzel, P.E., CHFP, Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, Phoenix, AZ
Description: Footwear both defines an individual's foot-ground interaction and protects the foot by preventing direct contact with the ground (e.g., hot asphalt) and/or by means of its mechanical or electrical properties. Safety footwear (steel toed shoes, electrical hazard shoes, etc.) and applicable ASTM standards, slip-resistant footwear, and other footwear characteristics will be discussed in the context of injury prevention.
Level: B I