As part of their safety equipment, all drivers are provided with Wellington boots to wear on site when unloading the concrete. Why should the drivers wear these on site, rather than their normal safety boots?

Explanation: • Because they will keep their feet drier than safety boots: No, although probably true, this is not the reason for the change of footwear and certainly not the best answer here
• It will save wear on their safety boots: No, this may well be so but it is not the best answer here
• Wet concrete will damage leather safety boots: No, this may be the case but it is not the reason for this change of footwear
• Because concrete, particularly when wet. can cause third degree burns if it contacts the skin: Correct, cement, when mixed with water produces highly alkaline calcium hydroxide

Category: CPC Case Studies: Health and Safety