Puncture-resistant safety shoes: These feature a Level 1 puncture resistance rating and are suitable for industries such as mining, firefighting, construction, forestry, cold-weather operations, and machinery manufacturing, as well as for use by gas station attendants and LPG filling workers. Note: Do not use these as electrical insulation footwear. When wearing anti-static shoes, do not wear thermal wool socks or thermal insoles simultaneously; anti-static shoes should be worn in conjunction with anti-static clothing. Generally, the continuous testing duration for anti-static shoes should not exceed 200 hours. If the electrical resistance falls outside the specified range, the shoes cannot be used as anti-static footwear.
The "Production Standards for Occupational Protective Footwear" specify requirements for the design, type, and performance indicators of safety shoes, including the upper, lining, tongue, insole, outsole, and other structural components. The testing methods prescribed in this standard are similar to those in other comparable standards, and the underlying principles are generally applicable to most safety footwear.
Safety shoes should be selected based on the specific hazards and risk levels of the work environment. Branded safety shoes should come with product certification and instructions. Before use, read the instructions regarding operating conditions and ensure correct usage. Specialized protective footwear should be cleaned after use and stored in a dry, uncontaminated area.
The protective toe cap installed in the shoe must be immovable without damaging the shoe itself. With the exception of all-rubber or all-polymer footwear, the internal protective cap must be lined with the vamp lining or a section of the upper material. Additionally, the protective cap must feature an edge protector extending at least 5 mm from the rear edge of the cap and at least 10 mm in the opposite direction.