Electrical hazard protective footwear

22 ส.ค. 66

HSE has been made aware of a potential issue regarding the testing of boots to an American Standard; ASTM F2412-18A. The ASTM Standard contains a single test procedure representative of a very restricted working environment. In many cases, these limitations have not been made clear on the packaging or the product instructions. This may result in the wearer believing the product has been tested to protect them in circumstances where it doesn’t.
Footwear tested to this Standard is NOT SUITABLE for live electrical working. These may be suitable for use in environments where there is potential for accidental exposure to alternating current (AC) voltages not exceeding 600V AC. Footwear tested to this Standard has not been tested against direct current (DC) voltages. The Standard does not include tests for use in wet or damp environments and therefore the footwear should not also be marked to offer claims of waterproof, Water resistant, water resistant upper, or other similar claims. The footwear will not offer protection from electric shock if the outer sole has been penetrated by a nail or other sharp object and therefore should not be marked with claims of penetration/perforation resistance. The Standard does not test the upper of the product and therefore may not be suitable for use where there is a risk of direct ground contact, “earthing” of the upper, such as: soft lose ground, (gravel, sand, soil, grass or mud), ladders, steps and gantries. ....

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