Pro Workwear Safety Sandals

Product Description

The toe caps in the safety shoes protect the user's feet from falling objects and crushing injuries in dangerous working environments.

• The absorbable impact energy is 200 J.
• The absorbable static load is 15,000 N.

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Read the operating instructions carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use the product. Save the instructions for future reference.

This product complies with applicable EU directives and regulations.

Safety

Safety Definitions

Warning! If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of death or injury.

Caution! If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area.

Note! Information that is necessary in a given situation.

Regulations and Standards

• (EU) 2016/425 – Regulation for personal protective equipment (PPE).
• EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024 - Personal Protective Equipment, safety shoes.

Safety Instructions

Warning! If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of death or injury.

• Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use the product if it is damaged.
• Do not modify the product.
• The product must only be used for its intended purpose.
• Wear shoes that provide the required protection and that are suitable for their application.

Partially Conductive Footwear

Electrically partially conductive footwear should be used if it is necessary to minimize electrostatic charges in the shortest possible time, e.g. when handling explosives. Electrically partially conductive footwear should not be used, if the risk of shock from any electrical apparatus or live parts with AC or DC voltages has not been completely eliminated. In order to ensure that this footwear is partially conductive, it has been specified to have an upper limit of resistance of 100 kΩ in its new state.

During service, the electrical resistance of footwear made from conducting material can change significantly due to flexing and contamination, and it is necessary to ensure, that the product is capable of fulfilling its designed function of dissipating electrostatic charges during its entire life. Where necessary, it is therefore recommended, that the user establish an in-house test for electrical resistance and use it at regular intervals. This test and those mentioned below should be a routine part of the accident prevention program at the workplace.

If the footwear is worn in conditions where the soling material becomes contaminated with substances that can increase the electrical resistance of the footwear, wearers should always check the electrical properties of their footwear before entering a hazard area.

It is recommended to use an electrical dissipative socks.

Where partially conductive footwear is in use, the resistance of the flooring should be such that it does not invalidate the protection provided by the footwear. In use, no insulating elements should be introduced between the inner sole of the footwear and the foot of the wearer. If an insert (i.e. insocks, socks) is put between the inner sole and the foot the combination footwear/insert should be checked for its electrical properties.

Perforation Resistance

The perforation resistance of this footwear has been measured in the laboratory using standardized nails and forces. Nails of smaller diameter and higher static or dynamic loads will increase the risk of perforation occurring. In such circumstances, additional preventative measures should be considered. Three generic types of perforation resistant inserts are currently available in PPE footwear. These are metal types and those from non-metal materials, which shall be chosen on basis of a job-related risk assessment. All types give protection against perforation risks, but each has different additional advantages or disadvantages including the following:

• Metal (e.g. S1PS, S3): Is less affected by the shape of the sharp object/hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness) but due to shoemaking techniques may not cover the entire lower area of the foot.
• Non-metal (PS or PL or category e.g. S1PS, S3L): May be lighter, more flexible and provide greater coverage area, but the perforation resistance may vary more depending on the shape of the sharp object/hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness). Two types in terms of the protection afforded are available. Type PS may offer more appropriate protection from smaller diameter objects than type PL.

Antistatic Footwear

Anti-static footwear should be used when it is necessary to minimise the risk of electrostatic effect by protecting against electrostatic discharge and thereby reducing the risk of sparking, for example in the vicinity of flammable substances and fumes, as well as when the risk of electric shocks from electrical apparatus or components has not been entirely eliminated. However, it should be pointed out that anti-static shoes do not offer secure protection against electric shocks, as they only provide protection between the foot and the floor. If the risk of electric shocks has not been entirely eliminated, it is important to implement additional measures. Such measures, along with the tests set out below, should be included in the programme for accident-prevention work at each workplace.

Experience has shown that the discharge path through an anti-static product should normally have an electrical resistance of less than 1,000 MΩ at any given time throughout the product's useful life. 100 kΩ is specified as the lowest limit value for resistance in new products, when you want to be sure of obtaining limited protection against electric shocks caused by electrical apparatus with a power supply of up to 250 V. However, the user should be aware that the shoes provide insufficient protection in certain circumstances and that additional safety measures should be taken.

The electrical resistance that shoes of this type offer can be significantly impaired if the shoes are exposed to external influences, such as bending, contamination or moisture. The shoes' protective function is not retained if they are used in a moist environment. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure that the product retains its function, i.e. dissipating electrostatic charges, throughout its life. The user is therefore recommended to test the shoes frequently and regularly with regard to electrical resistance.

Type I footwear can absorb moisture and can become electrically conductive if worn for an extended period in moist or wet environments.

If the shoes are worn in conditions where the soles are exposed to soiling, the user should always check the shoes' electrical properties before entering a risk zone.

When anti-static shoes are worn, the floor's electrical resistance should be such that the protection provided by the shoes is not counteracted.

The shoes must be kept clean and free from contamination between the sole and floor in order to maintain sufficient contact. The floor's electrical resistance must allow the static electricity to dissipate from the shoes to the floor.

No insulating objects, apart from normal socks, may be used between the footwear's insole and the wearer's foot. If any inlays are used between the insole and the foot, the electrical properties of the combination of footwear and inlay must be checked.

Insock

No insulating objects, apart from normal socks, may be used between the footwear's insock and the wearer's foot. If any inlays are used between the insole and the foot, the electrical properties of the combination of footwear and inlay must be checked.

If the shoes are supplied with a detachable insock, note that all tests have been carried out with this insock in place. Only use the shoes with the insock. Only use the same type of insock.

If the shoes are supplied without an insole, testing has been carried out without an insock. The use of an insock can affect the shoes' properties.

Safety Class

The safety shoes are intended to minimise the risk of injury to the user. They are intended to be used in combination with a safe working environment, and do not provide full protection against personal injury under circumstances that exceed the testing conditions according to EN ISO 20345:2022.

If the shoes become damaged, they will not provide the specified level of protection and should be replaced immediately.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the packaging, as this can damage the packaging and the shoes.

NOTE 1 For ease of marking, this table categorizes safety footwear with the most widely used combinations of basic and additional requirements.

NOTE 2 If the footwear is not tested against slip resistance requirement, it is marked with symbol " Ø".

Class I is footwear made of leather and other materials, although not footwear made entirely of rubber or entirely of polymer

Class II is footwear made entirely of rubber (fully vulcanised) or entirely of polymer (fully moulded).

Supplementary Marking

Maintenance

If the shoes are worn in conditions where the soles are exposed to soil.

If the shoes are maintained, used and stored correctly they will last for a long time. How long the shoes last depends on environmental factors, pollution and wear.

Clean the shoes regularly with warm water and appropriate shoe care agent. Do not use aggressive detergents.

Allow wet shoes to dry out in a cool and dry place. Do not use heat to dry the shoes, as this can damage the uppers.

The shoes can be stored in the packaging they were supplied in.

If the shoes are stored at a normal temperature and humidity, their estimated lifetime is normally as follows.

• 10 years from date of manufacture for shoes with a rubber sole and leather upper.
• 3 years from the date of manufacture for shoes with polyurethane.

Technical Data

The product has been type approved by the accredited testing institute:

SGS FIMKO OY - NB 0598
Takomotie 8, 00380 HELSINKI, Finland