@ Sudhir Agarwal
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your valuable advice. I will advise in the future when it comes to Safety footwear as follows:
Double Density Slip Resistant PU Sole, Steel Toe Cap with EN Certified, for general use by most employees.
Nitrile Rubber Sole, Steel Toe Cap with EN Certified, mainly for workers in hot areas.
Now, my question is, what type of safety footwear is suitable for those dealing with Electricity, such as Electrical Engineers, Electricians, Instrument Engineers, and Technicians? Is it Dielectric footwear? What is the difference between this and normal safety footwear?
If the footwear has a CE marking, who will be the issuing agency for the slip resistance certificate? And who will be the issuing agency in the case of IS approved footwear?
Please continue to share your expertise with us. Thank you in advance.
From India
730Dear Sir,
Thank you for your valuable advice. I will advise in the future when it comes to Safety footwear as follows:
Double Density Slip Resistant PU Sole, Steel Toe Cap with EN Certified, for general use by most employees.
Nitrile Rubber Sole, Steel Toe Cap with EN Certified, mainly for workers in hot areas.
Now, my question is, what type of safety footwear is suitable for those dealing with Electricity, such as Electrical Engineers, Electricians, Instrument Engineers, and Technicians? Is it Dielectric footwear? What is the difference between this and normal safety footwear?
If the footwear has a CE marking, who will be the issuing agency for the slip resistance certificate? And who will be the issuing agency in the case of IS approved footwear?
Please continue to share your expertise with us. Thank you in advance.
From India
Dear Dipil,
For electricians who deal with live electricity, it is essential to wear vulcanised rubber sole footwear. Please ensure that such footwear has no metal in the sole complex, including a steel midsole. Normal safety footwear, if presumed to be antistatic, will protect you up to 300 volts, while rubber footwear that complies with EN 50321 will provide protection from 600 volts to 1000 volts. However, this level of protection decreases with the wearing of the sole.
For technicians working in the electronic industry, ESD footwear is preferred.
The CE marking issuing authority is in the UK. Many labs such as SATRA, Intertek, and SGS issue slip resistance test certificates. In India, FDDI also issues slip resistance test certificates.
Sudhir
From India, Kanpur
For electricians who deal with live electricity, it is essential to wear vulcanised rubber sole footwear. Please ensure that such footwear has no metal in the sole complex, including a steel midsole. Normal safety footwear, if presumed to be antistatic, will protect you up to 300 volts, while rubber footwear that complies with EN 50321 will provide protection from 600 volts to 1000 volts. However, this level of protection decreases with the wearing of the sole.
For technicians working in the electronic industry, ESD footwear is preferred.
The CE marking issuing authority is in the UK. Many labs such as SATRA, Intertek, and SGS issue slip resistance test certificates. In India, FDDI also issues slip resistance test certificates.
Sudhir
From India, Kanpur
Dear Mr. Sudhir Agarwal,
Thank you for your valuable reply. I have one more question; if footwear is to be provided to all employees except the electrical personnel, should we always recommend one with a steel midsole or not?
Thank you once again, and please continue to share your expertise with us.
Best regards, [Your Name]
From India
Thank you for your valuable reply. I have one more question; if footwear is to be provided to all employees except the electrical personnel, should we always recommend one with a steel midsole or not?
Thank you once again, and please continue to share your expertise with us.
Best regards, [Your Name]
From India
Dear Dipil,
It's advisable to go for antistatic footwear for all employees except electricians. There is no issue in having a steel midsole in antistatic footwear, but it cannot be in Electrical shock Resistant footwear. Steel midsole is required only when you need penetration resistance. Even in cases where you require penetration resistance insert for electricians, you can ask for a Kevlar midsole. We are making such footwear, but it is a little expensive.
Sudhir
From India, Kanpur
It's advisable to go for antistatic footwear for all employees except electricians. There is no issue in having a steel midsole in antistatic footwear, but it cannot be in Electrical shock Resistant footwear. Steel midsole is required only when you need penetration resistance. Even in cases where you require penetration resistance insert for electricians, you can ask for a Kevlar midsole. We are making such footwear, but it is a little expensive.
Sudhir
From India, Kanpur
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your continuous support and the answers provided. We are using Kevlar Shoes for those workers working in hot areas.
Once again, thank you very much for your replies and please continue to share your expertise with us.
Sincerely,
[User's Name]
From India
Thank you for your continuous support and the answers provided. We are using Kevlar Shoes for those workers working in hot areas.
Once again, thank you very much for your replies and please continue to share your expertise with us.
Sincerely,
[User's Name]
From India
There is no need for Kevlar shoes in hot areas. I understand that you mean it contains a Kevlar midsole. Nitrile rubber sole footwear stitched with Kevlar thread is the best option. However, it's important to remember that even if you protect your feet with appropriate footwear, what about the other parts of your body? Therefore, a temperature or heat contact test is conducted for one minute. We have launched the world-renowned JCB safety footwear, which is sensibly priced. I am attaching a photo of the same. These are all state-of-the-art safety footwear.
Sudhir Agarwal
From India, Kanpur
Sudhir Agarwal
From India, Kanpur
Dear Sir,
First of all, I apologize for the late reply. Thank you for your detailed explanation.
Could you please provide guidance on how to conduct the temperature or heat contact test? Is this test specific to footwear only, or is it necessary for the entire body?
I am also curious about the temperature resistance of the JCB Safety Footwear. Is this footwear suitable for prolonged wearing and working, such as an 8-hour shift for a regular worker in normal conditions, rather than in hot environments?
Thank you for your assistance.
From India
First of all, I apologize for the late reply. Thank you for your detailed explanation.
Could you please provide guidance on how to conduct the temperature or heat contact test? Is this test specific to footwear only, or is it necessary for the entire body?
I am also curious about the temperature resistance of the JCB Safety Footwear. Is this footwear suitable for prolonged wearing and working, such as an 8-hour shift for a regular worker in normal conditions, rather than in hot environments?
Thank you for your assistance.
From India
A good PU-soled footwear resists 150 degrees Celsius for one minute. A Nitrile rubber sole footwear will resist 300 degrees Celsius for one minute. It's a heat contact test where a predetermined heated metal contact is applied to the sole for 60 seconds. The sole should not char or crack for a pass test.
Another important thing is the conduction of heat to the wearer. For this, the insole plays a very important role. All the JCB footwear displayed as an attachment here are excellent footwear for the majority of industries except hot areas. They are priced between Rs 900-1100 per pair and are CE marked. They are a class apart from what we are getting in the market.
Sudhir Agarwal
From India, Kanpur
Another important thing is the conduction of heat to the wearer. For this, the insole plays a very important role. All the JCB footwear displayed as an attachment here are excellent footwear for the majority of industries except hot areas. They are priced between Rs 900-1100 per pair and are CE marked. They are a class apart from what we are getting in the market.
Sudhir Agarwal
From India, Kanpur
Dear Raghu,
In hot weather, feet perspire profusely, and sweat, if accumulated within footwear, will provide a soggy, uncomfortable feeling. Furthermore, this will attract the breeding of bacteria/fungus and cause foul smells. Therefore, it is very important that you select the correct safety footwear. Here are a few basics:
1. The low ankle (derby) style is preferred over the ankle.
2. The upper material should be breathable to allow air exchange to occur across the upper material.
3. Waterproof leather is a big no as it seals the pores through which air exchange happens.
4. The best material is suede leather, but it's very difficult to maintain in your industry.
5. You can try cotton canvas as the upper material.
6. Some manufacturers provide two ventilation holes on the instep area, but they may allow water to seep into the footwear.
7. Do not buy footwear with synthetic leather lining.
8. The best lining would be Cambrelle, which is a DuPont product.
9. Ask your workers to store footwear in a very airy area when not in use.
10. You will need footwear with a steel toe cap and steel midsole.
Prefer PU sole to PVC sole, though a bit costly PU is more comfortable than PVC, which is hard and heavy. Finally, you can refer to IS:15298. Also, ask for a slip resistance test certificate. Your choice ultimately depends on the application you are looking for and the price range.
Regards,
Santosh
In hot weather, feet perspire profusely, and sweat, if accumulated within footwear, will provide a soggy, uncomfortable feeling. Furthermore, this will attract the breeding of bacteria/fungus and cause foul smells. Therefore, it is very important that you select the correct safety footwear. Here are a few basics:
1. The low ankle (derby) style is preferred over the ankle.
2. The upper material should be breathable to allow air exchange to occur across the upper material.
3. Waterproof leather is a big no as it seals the pores through which air exchange happens.
4. The best material is suede leather, but it's very difficult to maintain in your industry.
5. You can try cotton canvas as the upper material.
6. Some manufacturers provide two ventilation holes on the instep area, but they may allow water to seep into the footwear.
7. Do not buy footwear with synthetic leather lining.
8. The best lining would be Cambrelle, which is a DuPont product.
9. Ask your workers to store footwear in a very airy area when not in use.
10. You will need footwear with a steel toe cap and steel midsole.
Prefer PU sole to PVC sole, though a bit costly PU is more comfortable than PVC, which is hard and heavy. Finally, you can refer to IS:15298. Also, ask for a slip resistance test certificate. Your choice ultimately depends on the application you are looking for and the price range.
Regards,
Santosh
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Mobile: +84-9 66832808
Email:
Contact: Ms.Bella – Sales Executive
Skype: gia_chang88
From Vietnam, Hanoi
We are INVESTCOM INVESTMENT JSC.,in Viet Nam which specializing in manufacturing and exporting NATURAL RUBBER. We ensure to supply Natural rubber in various kinds with the high quality, best competitive prices, delivery on time and other best services.
We are looking for long and mutual beneficial business relationship with all partners over the world .
Specs as follow :
- Commodity: RSS3 , SVR3L, SVR10, SVR20,etc.
- Origin: Vietnam
- Quantity: 2000 Mts monthly
- Quality: Superior as per Vietnam Export Rubber Standard.
- Payment: 100% LC at sight irrevocable or T/T (30/70)
- Shipment: Prompt
We ensure that will offer you with the best price in the market from our manufacturing factory.
Should have any question, pls feel free to contact me via my email or skype ID: gia_chang88
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks and Best Regards
Bella
********************
INVESTCOM INVESTMENT JSC.,
Add: 1st Floor, VMT Building, Duy Tan St, Cau Giay Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
Mobile: +84-9 66832808
Email:
Contact: Ms.Bella – Sales Executive
Skype: gia_chang88
From Vietnam, Hanoi
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