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Needle-Resistant Shoes in Healthcare Safety

Some nurses wear needle-resistant shoes to protect their feet from a serious workplace hazard. If a syringe falls, it could pierce regular shoes and injure the foot. Needle-resistant footwear adds a protective barrier to reduce the risk of accidental needle-stick injuries.

Key Safety Strategies Mentioned

• Use needle-resistant shoes in clinical settings to help prevent penetration from accidentally dropped syringes.
• Reduce injury risk from workplace accidents by wearing protective footwear designed for healthcare hazards.

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