How to check safety shoes

Checking safety shoes is an important step in ensuring that they meet safety standards and meet job requirements. Here are the detailed steps and key points for checking safety shoes:

First, appearance inspection

Overall observation: First of all, the overall appearance of the safety shoe is carefully observed to check whether the upper, sole, toe, heel and other parts of the shoe have obvious cracks, breaks, wear or leakage.

Toe and heel: Pay special attention to the integrity of the toe and heel to see if there is deformation or damage, because these parts are a key part of the safety shoe protection performance.

Stitching and bonding: Check whether the stitching and bonding parts of the shoes are firm, no thread or glue phenomenon.

Second, size and comfort check

Size measurement: Use a professional measuring tool or refer to a standard size table to check whether the length, width and height of the shoe meet the needs of the individual foot type.

Wear test: Try on the safety shoes to check whether the tightness inside the shoes is moderate, whether the insole is comfortable, and whether there is pressure or discomfort.

Third, material inspection

Material identification: Confirm the material of the upper, sole, insole and other parts of the safety shoe, and understand its performance characteristics, such as air permeability, wear resistance, skid resistance, etc.

Quality assessment: Check whether the material has odor, color difference or obvious quality problems, such as decolorization, cracking, etc.

Fourth, performance check

Physical properties:

Sole hardness and wear resistance: Use tools such as hardness tester and wear resistance tester to check whether the hardness and wear resistance of the sole meet the standard requirements.

Tear resistance: The tear resistance of the shoe is assessed by a tear resistance tester.

Puncture resistance: Check the strength of the anti-puncture pad of the sole to ensure that it is not penetrated by sharp objects.

Chemical properties:

Acid and alkali resistance: Perform acid and alkali resistance tests to evaluate the stability of shoes in acid and alkali environments.

Oil resistance: Check whether the shoes are oil resistant to avoid failure in an oily environment.

Chemical resistance: Evaluate the resistance of shoes to chemicals to ensure that they will not be damaged in a specific working environment.

Protection performance:

Anti-slip: Evaluate the anti-slip effect of shoes under different surface conditions through anti-slip tests (such as SRA, SRB or SRC tests).

Electrical insulation performance: Test whether the shoe can effectively isolate the current, suitable for electrical work environment.

Thermal insulation: Check the thermal insulation capacity of the sole and lining to prevent heat conduction damage.

Anti-smashing performance: Test the impact resistance of the shoe head by simulating drop hammer test and other methods.

Fifth, identification and marking inspection

Identification information: Check whether the identification information on the safety shoes is complete and clear, including manufacturer information, product model, production date, shelf life, applicable standards, protection level, etc.

Warnings and instructions: Check to see if the shoes are accompanied by instructions and warning labels to guide users in the proper use and maintenance of safe shoes.

Sixth, other precautions

Maintenance status: For the safety shoes that have been used, it is also necessary to check their maintenance status, such as whether they are regularly cleaned, maintained and maintained.

Compliance with standards: Ensure that the inspected safety shoes comply with the safety standards and regulations of the relevant country or industry.

Through the inspection of the above steps, the performance and quality of the safety shoes can be comprehensively evaluated to ensure that they can effectively protect the safety of the wearer's feet during use.

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