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PROTECTION PROVIDED BY PRODUCT

 • This footwear complies with EU Regulation for Personal Protective Equipment (EU) 2016/425 and meets the requirements of European Standard EN ISO 20345:2011/EN ISO 20347:2012.

 • EN ISO 20345-2011 This footwear protects the wearer’s toes against risk of injury from falling objects and crushing when worn in industrial and commercial environments where potential hazards occur with the following protection, plus additional protection where applicable.

Impact protection provided is 200 J

Compression protection provided is 15kn

 • This footwear provides impact protection for the toes; and any additional protection is shown with the special symbol on the product which is explained below. 

 EN ISO 20347:2012 Occupational footwear: this footwear does not have toe cap to protect against risk of injury from impact and compression.

Slip Resistance

Additional Protection

“The penetration resistance of this footwear has been measured in the laboratory using a truncated nail of diameter 4,5 mm and a force of 1100 N. Higher forces or nails of smaller diameter will increase the risk of penetration occurring. In such circumstances alternative, preventative measures should be considered.

Two generic types of penetration resistant inserts are currently available in PPE footwear: metal and non-metal. 

Both types meet the minimum requirements for penetration resistance of the standard marked on this footwear, but each has different additional advantages or disadvantages including the following:

Metal: Is less affected by the shape of the sharp object / hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness) but due to shoemaking limitations does not cover the entire lower area of the shoe.

Non-metal: May be lighter, more flexible and provide greater coverage area when compared with metal but the penetration resistance may vary more depending on the shape of the sharp object / hazard (i.e. diameter, geom­etry, sharpness).

Puncture proof inserts not made of metal must fulfill the requirements of EN 12568:2010.

Antistatic footwear should be used if it is necessary to minimize electrostatic build-up by dissipating electrostatic charges, thus avoiding the risk of spark ignition of, for example flammable substances and vapours, and if risk of electric shock from any electrical apparatus or live parts has not been completely eliminated. It should be noted, however, that antistatic footwear cannot guarantee an adequate protection against electric shock as it introduces only a resistance between foot and floor. If the risk of electric shock has not been completely eliminated, additional measures to avoid this risk are essential. Such measures, as well as the additional tests mentioned below should be a routine part of the accident prevention programme at the workplace.

Experience has shown that, for antistatic purposes, the discharge path through a product should normally have an electrical resistance of less than 1000 MΩ at any time throughout its useful life. A value of 100 kΩ is specified as the lowest limit of resistance of a product when new, in order to ensure some limited protection against dangerous electric shock or ignition in the event of any electrical apparatus becoming defective when operating at voltages up to 250 V. However, under certain conditions, users should be aware that the footwear might give inadequate protection and additional provisions to protect the wearer should be taken at all times.

The electrical resistance of this type of footwear can be changed significantly by flexing, contamination or moisture. This footwear will not perform its intended function if worn in wet conditions. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure that the product is capable of fulfilling its designed function of dissipating electrostatic charges and also of giving some protection during its whole life. The user is recommended to establish an in-house test for electrical resistance and use it at regular and frequent intervals.

Type I footwear can absorb moisture if worn for prolonged periods, and in moist and wet conditions can become conductive.

If the footwear is worn in conditions where the soling material becomes contaminated, wearers should always check the electrical properties of the footwear before entering a hazard area.

Where antistatic footwear is in use, the resistance of the flooring should be such that it does not diminish the protection provided by the footwear.

During use, no insulating elements, with the exception of normal socks, should be introduced between the inner sole of the footwear and the foot of the wearer. If any insert is put between the inner sole and the foot, the combination footwear/insert should be checked for its electrical properties.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS 

• Safety footwear is designed to minimise the risk of injury which could be inflicted on the wearer during use. It is designed to be used in conjunction with a safe working environment and will not completely prevent injury if an accident occurs which exceeds the testing limits of EN ISO 20345:2011.

• Available size and selection: To put on and take off products, always fully undo the fastening systems. Only wear footwear of a suitable size. Products which are either too loose or too tight will restrict movement and will not provide the optimum level of protection.

• For optimize protection, in some instances it may be necessary to use this footwear with additional PPE such as protective pants or over gaiters. In this case, before carrying out the risk-related activity, consult your supplier to ensure that all your protective products are compatible and suitable for your application.

• It is important that the footwear selected for wear be suitable for the protection required and its environment. Where an environment is not known, it is very important that consultation is carried out between the seller and the purchaser to ensure, where possible, that the correct footwear is provided.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Use a shoe box to transport the footwear. 

• The packaging provided with the footwear at the point of sale is to ensure that the footwear is delivered to the customer in the same condition as when dispatched; the carton can also be used for storing the footwear when not in wear. When the boxed footwear is in storage, it should not have heavy objects placed on top of it, as this could cause possible damage to the footwear.

• If the footwear becomes damaged, it may not continue to give the specified level of protection. Damaged footwear should, therefore, immediately be replaced.

• To optimize protection, it is important that the footwear be regularly cleaned and treated with a good proprietary cleaning product. Do not use any caustic cleaning agents. Where footwear is subjected to wet conditions, it shall, after use, be allowed to dry naturally in a cool, dry area and not be force dried as this can cause deterioration of the upper material. When stored in normal conditions (temperature, and relative humidity), the obsolescence date of footwear is generally 3 years after the date of manufacturing for shoes with a leather upper and rubber soles.

• The actual wear life for footwear is dependent on the type of footwear, environmental conditions which can affect the wear, contamination and degradation of the product. Skechers accepts no liability for shoes used while they are not in good condition or for purposes other than those listed in these instructions. We accept no liability for consequential damage.

• The footwear is supplied with a removable insole. Please note that testing was carried out with the insole in place. The footwear shall only be used with the insole in place. The insole shall only be replaced with a comparable insole.

MARKING - The shoes are clearly and permanently labelled with: A) size, B) manufacturer, C) manufacturer‘s model number, D) year and month of production, E) reference to the international standard, F) category and, where required, symbols from the following tables in keeping with the intended protection.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK AND SAFETY FOOTWEAR

(Excerpt from EN ISO 20345: 2011 / EN ISO 20347: 2012 standard).

PARTS OF FOOTWEAR           MATERIALS USED

Upper:              Outer sole:          Leather:          Coated Leather:                        Textile:     Other materials:

Lining and sock:

Pictograms concerning the parts of the footwear to be identified and materials used in the

composition of footwear. The relevant certification and EU Declaration of Conformity can be viewed at www.Skechers.de