Safety and work practicesQuestion 285 of 1506

Which footwear condition gives the least protection against shock?

  1. Dry leather soles
  2. Clean rubber soles
  3. Wet leather soles
  4. Rubber soles on a dry rubber mat
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Correct answer: Wet leather soles

Water in porous leather lowers its resistance from hundreds of kilohms to a few kilohms.

Source: Troubleshooting Motors and Controls (Dickson-Self), 1.1: Safety

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026