Yes
OSHA does not issue specific requirements at this level of detail. They merely require that, where safety-toe shoes are needed, shoes be used that comply with the ANSI standard on safety-toe shoes.
OSHA does not "approve" any tools or equipment. So composite toe boots cannot be "OSHA approved." However, those composite toe boots that meet the relevant ANSI standard will comply with OSHA requirements if selected, used, and maintained appropriately.
OSHA does not approve equipment or tools of any sort.
According to our Burroughs rep, a shox version will be available sometime next year. No - OSHA is not a approval body. OSHA created regulations and enforces them. Organizations such as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) creates standards, and approves items to those standards. As for an ANSI approved safety shoe from Nike - I don't know...
In the State of Pennsylvania, Federal OSHA exercised direct jurisdiction. In other words, Pennsylvania does not have an OSHA-approved State Plan.
OSHA does not approve standards, although it may incorporate some by reference.
Certain ear plugs can be OSHA certified. If you go to a commercial supplier, the package should indicate whether they are OSHA compliant.
Federally funded construction projects fall under OSHA if the organization performing the work is subject to OSHA. If the work is performed, for example, by municipal employees in a state that does not have an OSHA approved Occupational Safety and health program, then the work does not fall under OSHA.
In the US, the regulation on providing safety-toe shoes at work is that each employer is responsible for assessing the work activities and determining if there is a hazard that could be reduced or eliminated by using safety shoes. If there is, safety shoes or boots must be required, but the employer is only required to provide them if they cannot be worn outside the work environment.Some companies provide them anyway, or pay a substantial portion of their cost.In those states that operate and OSHA-approved State occupational Safety and Health Program, the requirements may be slightly different, and can be more stringent.
Use OSHA approved containers
an OSHA approved HAZ MAT container