Safety shoes basic functions and scope of application

As an important labor protection equipment, safety shoes have a variety of basic functions and a wide range of applications. The following is a detailed introduction to the basic functions and scope of application of safety shoes:

First, basic function

Anti-smash function:

The toe of the safety shoe is usually equipped with an anti-smash head made of steel or composite material, which can withstand a certain impact force and effectively protect the toe from heavy objects.

According to the relevant standards (such as GB21148-2020), the anti-smashing performance must have both static pressure and impact resistance, and the pressure resistance needs to reach 15KN and the impact resistance needs to reach 200J.

Puncture resistant function:

The midsole of the safety shoe is made of special materials (such as steel plate, Kevlar, etc.) to prevent sharp objects from penetrating from the sole and injuring the foot.

The puncture resistance must meet certain standards (such as withstand 1100N force) to ensure effective protection.

Anti-slip function:

The sole is made of wear-resistant, non-slip rubber material, and is designed with special anti-slip lines to increase friction with the ground and reduce the risk of slipping.

It is especially important in greasy and slippery working environments.

Insulation function:

Suitable for electricians and other occupations that need to contact live equipment.

By insulating the sole, the path of dangerous current is blocked to ensure the safety of the staff.

Note: The new standard may require that insulated shoes do not use metal parts and accessories.

Anti-static function:

In flammable and explosive environments, anti-static safety shoes introduce electrostatic charges on the human body into the ground through special materials and technologies to prevent safety accidents caused by electrostatic accumulation and discharge.

The resistance value of anti-static safety shoes is in a specific range (such as between 0.1 and 1000 megohm).

High temperature resistance function:

Suitable for metallurgy, chemical industry and other industries, can withstand a certain high temperature without deformation, without melting.

Waterproof, cold, oil, acid and alkali resistance:

Depending on the needs of the specific working environment, safety shoes may also have these special functions.

Second, the scope of application

The scope of application of safety shoes is very wide, covering almost all workplaces that require foot protection. Here are some of the main areas of application:

Heavy industry: such as metallurgy, mining, ports, ships, loading and unloading, quarrying, heavy industry, etc., these places have high risk factors such as heavy falls and sharp objects.

Electrical industry: Electricians and other occupations that need to contact live equipment need to wear insulated safety shoes to prevent electric shock injuries.

Flammable and explosive environment: In the chemical, petroleum, and natural gas industries, wear anti-static safety shoes to prevent fire or explosion caused by static electricity.

Catering, hospitality, logistics and other industries: the working environment in these industries can be greasy and slippery, requiring non-slip safety shoes to reduce the risk of slipping.

Other places that need foot protection: such as construction sites, machinery manufacturing, printing and packaging, production workshops in iron and steel shipbuilding and other industries, and areas affected by external harsh environments.

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