DIELECTRIC FOOTWEAR
Introduction
- Inherent Electrical Hazards: Working in wet or damp environments with electricity presents significant risks, making specialized protection essential.
- Need for Insulating Footwear: Individuals in medium to high voltage settings require dielectric footwear to protect against electric shock.
- Residual Charge Risks: Even after equipment shutdown, residual electrical charges pose a continued risk, emphasizing the need for ongoing protection.
- Step Potential Danger: Electrical shocks can occur even when workers are at a distance from the electrical site due to step potential.
- Dielectric Footwear Importance: Provides essential electrical insulation, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock in hazardous environments.
- Standards Compliance: Dielectric footwear must comply with ASTM F1117 and F1116 standards to ensure comprehensive safety.
- Paramount Safety Measure: Utilizing dielectric footwear is a critical safety measure in protecting workers from electrical hazards.
Key Features
- 100% Waterproof
- Reflective Stripe
- Heel Kick-off Ledge
- Raised Heel
- Integrated Shank
- Quick Drying Styrenebutadiene Rubber Foam
- Exceptional Outsole Traction
ELECTRIGRIP THERMAL DIELECTRIC BOOTS
- Flexible Rubber Outsole: Designed with omni-directional hexagons for strong grip on slick surfaces.
- Superb Traction: Provides excellent traction on wet or icy metal surfaces.
- Thicker Foam Lining: Features 5 mm SBR lightweight foam lining for quick drying.
- Warmth and Protection: Keeps feet warm and protected in cold, wet conditions.
INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection: Inspect insulating footwear for damage before each use.
- Check for Damage: Look for holes, tears, punctures, embedded objects, and cuts on all parts of the footwear.
- Texture Changes: Inspect for signs of inelasticity, swelling, softening, or hardening.
- Broken Buckles: If buckles are broken and affect proper wear, the footwear is compromised.
- Cleanliness: Ensure footwear is free of contaminants; if contaminants can’t be removed, do not use.
- Suspected Insulation Issues: If insulation is in doubt, remove from service and retest at an electrical testing facility
ELECTRIGRIP THERMAL DIELECTRIC BOOTS
Cleaning Guidelines:
- Use household soap or laundry detergent with warm water.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before next use.
- Avoid cleaners with petroleum products.
- Ensure the lining is completely dry before reuse.
- Store in a cool, dry location away from chemicals, oils, solvents, heaters, steam pipes, and sunlight.
- Keep footwear in its natural shape—do not fold, crease, turn inside out, or compress.
- Do not store footwear when wet or dirty.
- Preferably store inside waterproof and puncture-resistant bags, boxes, or containers.
