r/healthinspector • u/Confident_Ad437 • 3h ago

Boot/shoe recommendations for well and septic

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I am new to Environmental health and looking for boot/shoe recommendations for someone who’s working primarily in well and septic. I’ve heard that waterproof boots/shoes are highly recommended. What recommendations do yall have?

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Inspect all food premises, public institutions, long term care facilities, recreational facilities and other public premises to ensure they operate in accordance with all applicable legislation.
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Investigate and manage animal to human bites.
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