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To protect the lower body, including the crotch area, from risks such as cuts, punctures, irritation, or abrasions, it is essential to use appropriate protective gear. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, employers must ensure that workers at risk use safety pants or chaps suitable for the work being performed. This is particularly important for workers operating equipment like chain saws, where the risk of injury is higher [1].

For comprehensive protection, consider the following steps:

  1. Use Safety Pants or Chaps: Ensure that the protective clothing covers the lower body adequately and is made from materials that can resist cuts and abrasions.
  1. Assess the Work Environment: Identify any specific hazards in your work environment that could pose a risk to the lower body and select protective gear accordingly.
  1. Regular Inspections: Regularly inspect protective clothing for any signs of wear and tear and replace them as necessary to maintain their protective capabilities.
  1. Training and Awareness: Ensure that all workers are trained in the proper use and maintenance of protective clothing and understand the importance of wearing it consistently.

By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the risk of lower body injuries in the workplace.

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[1] Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (Sask. Reg. 10/2020)

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## Lower body protection - 7-10 (1) If a worker is at risk of a cut, puncture, irritation or abrasion to the worker's lower body, an employer or contractor shall ensure that the worker uses safety pants or chaps that are appropriate for the work being performed by the worker. - (2) A worker operating a chain saw is deemed to be exposed to the risk described in subsection (1). 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-10. ## Footwear - 7-11 (1) Subject to subsection (4), an employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) a worker uses footwear that is appropriate to the risks associated with the worker's place of employment and occupation; and - (b) a worker who may be at risk from a heavy or falling object or who may tread on a sharp object uses approved protective footwear. - (2) The following places are deemed to be places where a worker is exposed to a risk described in clause (1) (b): - (a) a mine, mill or smelter; - (b) a forestry or sawmilling operation; - (c) a construction site; - (d) a drilling operation; - (e) an oil or gas servicing operation. - (3) An employer or contractor shall: - (a) provide outer foot guards if there is substantial risk of a crushing injury to the foot of a worker; and - (b) provide approved protective footwear if the feet of a worker may be endangered by hot, corrosive or toxic substances. - (4) After consultation with the committee, the representative or, if there is no committee or representative, the workers, an employer or contractor may: - (a) permit the following to use approved soft-soled footwear without puncture-proof plates in the soles: - (i) workers who are competent steel erectors engaged in the connection of structural components of a skeletal structure; - (ii) competent workers who are engaged in the installation of a roof; and - (b) impose any conditions that the employer or contractor considers appropriate on the use of footwear described in clause (a). 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s7-11.

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