ASTM F2892-18

Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear (Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)

ABSTRACT
This specification provides certification of protective footwear. It includes performance requirements for footwear to protect workers' feet from a variety of workplace hazards.
SCOPE
1.1 The principal purpose of this specification is the certification of protective footwear. Certification must be performed by independent third party laboratories in order for footwear to bear the ASTM marking.  
1.2 The specification contains performance requirements for footwear to protect workers' feet from the following hazards by providing: (1) conductive properties (Cd) which reduce hazards that may result from static electricity buildup; and reduce the possibility of ignition of explosives and volatile chemicals; (2) electric hazard protection (EH), to protect the wearer from accidental contact by stepping on live electric wires; (3) static dissipative properties (SD) to reduce hazards due to excessively low footwear electrical resistance that may exist where SD footwear is required; (4) puncture resistance (PR) footwear devices.  
1.3 This specification covers minimum requirements for the performance of footwear to provide protection against a variety of workplace hazards other than the toe area that can potentially result in injury.  
1.4 This specification is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be referenced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.  
1.5 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this specification shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which individuals may be exposed.  
1.6 Any changes to the original components of safety footwear such as replacing or adding after market footbeds/inserts could cause failure to any or all parts of this specification rendering the ASTM Soft Toe Protective Footwear label invalid.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2018
• ICS: 13.340.50 - Leg and foot protection
• Technical Committee: F13 - Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Drafting Committee: F13.30 - Footwear

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2892-17 - Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear (Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2018
• Refers: ASTM F2412-18a - Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2018
• Refers: ASTM F2413-18 - Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2018
• Refers: ASTM F2412-18 - Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2018
• Refers: ASTM F2413-17 - Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2017
• Refers: ASTM F1646-16 - Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Effective Date: 15-May-2016
• Refers: ASTM F1646-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Safety and Traction for Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Refers: ASTM F1646-12 - Standard Terminology Relating to Safety and Traction for Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Refers: ASTM B117-11 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2011
• Refers: ASTM F2412-11 - Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Refers: ASTM F2413-11 - Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Refers: ASTM B117-09 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Refers: ASTM B117-07a - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2007
• Refers: ASTM B117-07 - Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2007
• Refers: ASTM F2413-05 - Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Foot Protection
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2005

Overview

ASTM F2892-18: Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear (Non-Safety/Non-Protective Toe) outlines performance and labeling requirements for occupational footwear designed to protect workers’ feet from a range of workplace hazards, excluding impact or compression to the toe area. This standard provides a framework for certifying non-safety toe (soft toe) footwear that offers protection against hazards such as static electricity, electric shock, and puncture risks.

All footwear certified under ASTM F2892-18 must be evaluated by independent, third-party laboratories, ensuring objectivity and compliance. The specification is not a manufacturing or purchasing guideline but may be referenced in contracts to verify minimum protective requirements.

Key Topics

ASTM F2892-18 addresses core protective features for soft toe footwear:

• Conductive Properties (Cd): Mitigates hazards from static electricity buildup, reducing the possibility of explosion or ignition of volatile chemicals.
• Electric Hazard Protection (EH): Reduces the risk to workers from accidental contact with live electrical wires by providing supplemental insulation.
• Static Dissipative Properties (SD): Manages static electrical resistance by channeling body static away, making it suitable for environments where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern.
• Puncture Resistance (PR): Requires integral footwear components that significantly reduce the risk of foot injuries from sharp objects penetrating the sole.

Labeling & Certification:

• Footwear must be labeled according to the hazards it addresses (e.g., EH, Cd, SD, PR).
• Certification must be updated to align with each revision of the standard.
• Changes to the original components-such as aftermarket insoles-may invalidate compliance.

Testing & Documentation:

• Performance is verified through standardized laboratory testing, with rigorous documentation and traceability.
• Compliance includes maintaining certificates and detailed test reports from third-party laboratories.

Applications

ASTM F2892-18 soft toe protective footwear is widely used in industries where toe impact/compression hazards are not present, but other risks remain. Typical applications include:

• Electrical Work: For professionals exposed to live wires, EH or SD-rated shoes provide essential protection.
• Chemical and Explosives Handling: Conductive properties help minimize ignition risks in volatile or explosive environments.
• Light Manufacturing & Assembly: Where static control and puncture resistance are important, but impact resistance is not required.
• Warehousing & Logistics: To protect against punctures from sharp objects without requiring heavy protective toe caps.

By specifying protective requirements for properties like static dissipation, electric shock resistance, and puncture prevention, this standard enables employers and workers to select suitable protective footwear for specific workplace hazards, improving occupational safety and regulatory compliance.

Related Standards

Several other ASTM standards and regulatory documents are referenced in ASTM F2892-18:

• ASTM F2412: Test methods for evaluating foot protection.
• ASTM F2413: Specifications for safety footwear with protective toe caps.
• ASTM B117: Salt spray (fog) testing for corrosion resistance.
• CAN/CSA Z195: Canadian standard for protective footwear.
• Federal Standards:
  • 29 CFR 1910.132 – General requirements for personal protective equipment
  • 29 CFR 1910.136 – Occupational footwear protection

These related standards help ensure that occupational footwear meets comprehensive safety requirements appropriate for diverse industrial environments, supporting workplace safety programs and regulatory adherence.

Keywords: ASTM F2892-18, soft toe protective footwear, non-safety toe, occupational footwear, foot protection, static dissipative footwear, electric hazard resistant footwear, conductive footwear, puncture resistant, workplace safety standards, ASTM certification.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2892 −18
Standard Specification for
Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear
(Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
CurrentASTMstandardsF2412andF2413providetestmethodsandperformancerequirementsfor
footwear requiring a protective safety toe cap. In industry there are many jobs that do not require toe
protection from impact or compression. This committee has developed non-safety toe cap (soft toe)
requirements to allow manufacturers to demonstrate the performance level of non-safety toe cap (soft
toe) protective footwear.
1. Scope shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all
situations to which individuals may be exposed.
1.1 The principal purpose of this specification is the certi-
ficationofprotectivefootwear.Certificationmustbeperformed 1.6 Any changes to the original components of safety
byindependentthirdpartylaboratoriesinorderforfootwearto footwear such as replacing or adding after market footbeds/
bear the ASTM marking. inserts could cause failure to any or all parts of this specifica-
tion rendering the ASTM Soft Toe Protective Footwear label
1.2 Thespecificationcontainsperformancerequirementsfor
invalid.
footwear to protect workers’ feet from the following hazards
by providing: (1) conductive properties (Cd) which reduce 1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
hazards that may result from static electricity buildup; and standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
reduce the possibility of ignition of explosives and volatile standard.
chemicals; (2) electric hazard protection (EH), to protect the
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
wearer from accidental contact by stepping on live electric
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
wires; (3) static dissipative properties (SD) to reduce hazards
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
due to excessively low footwear electrical resistance that may
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
exist where SD footwear is required; (4) puncture resistance
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(PR) footwear devices.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.3 Thisspecificationcoversminimumrequirementsforthe
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
performanceoffootweartoprovideprotectionagainstavariety
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of workplace hazards other than the toe area that can poten-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
tially result in injury.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.4 This specification is not intended to serve as a detailed
manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be refer-
2. Referenced Documents
enced in purchase contracts to ensure that minimum perfor-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
mance requirements are met.
B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
1.5 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compli-
F1646Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Foot-
ance with the performance requirements of this specification
wear
F2412Test Methods for Foot Protection
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on
Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F13.30 on Footwear. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2892–17. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2892-18. the ASTM website.
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F2413Specification for Performance Requirements for Pro- 3.1.11 quarter, n—entirebackportionofthefootwearupper.
tective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
3.1.12 size, n—length and breadth measurements of foot-
2.2 Federal Standards:
wear determined by using a specific grading; the American
29 CFR 1910.132Personal Protective Equipment–General
system of footwear grading.
Requirements
3.1.13 soft toe (absence of protective toe cap), n—whichare
29 CFR 1910.136Personal Protective Equipment–Occupa-
commonly called box toe in footwear industry.
tional Foot Protection
3.1.14 soling material, n—exterior bottom platform of the
2.3 Canadian Standards Association Standard
footwear; the bottom surface.
CAN/CSA Z195Protective Footwear
3.1.15 upper, n—parts of a shoe or boot that are above the
3. Terminology
bottom of the foot.
3.1 Definitions:
4. Significance and Use
3.1.1 box toes, n—are semi-rigid materials which can be
molded to the shape of the last during shoe making. This 4.1 This specification contains requirements to evaluate the
provides the reinforcement and shape retention on the critical performance of footwear for the following:
area of the toe of the footwear. 4.1.1 Conductive properties which reduce hazards that may
result from static electricity buildup, and reduce the possibility
3.1.2 certification (recertification), n—testing of product as
of ignition of explosives and volatile chemicals, (Cd).
required by this standard using the most recently published
4.1.2 Electric hazard to protect the wearer when acciden-
methods of test and obtain a Certificate of Conformance (see
tally stepping on live electric wires (EH).
Section 7).
4.1.3 Static dissipative properties to reduce hazards that
3.1.3 footbed (removable), n—also known as ‘insock,’ a
result from a build up of static charge where there is an
component typically made of a foam material with a leather or
underlying risk of accidental contact with live electrical
fabric cover/sockliner and often shaped or contoured covering
circuits (SD).
the entire insole board which can be inserted between the foot
4.1.4 Puncture resistance footwear devices (PR).
and insole board.
4.2 Any changes to the original components of the soft toe
3.1.4 insole, n—foundationoftheshoe;theinnersoleofthe
protective footwear such as replacing or adding after market
shoewhichisnexttothefoot,underthesocklinerortheinsert,
footbeds/inserts could cause failure to any or all parts, or a
onto which the upper is lasted.
combination thereof, of this standard rendering the ASTM
3.1.5 last, n—solid hinged form, in the general shape of a
MARKING INVALID. Soft Toe Protective footwear speci-
foot, around which footwear is constructed.
mens or samples shall be retested for any of the following
3.1.6 lasting, v—buildingoffootweararoundaspecificlast. changes.
4.2.1 Changeinconstructionmethodusedtomakefootwear
3.1.7 lining, n—term used to describe all components that
or change in factory in which footwear is produced.
can be used to construct the interior of the upper part of the
4.2.2 Change in the upper or insole material thickness
footwear.
greater than 25 %.
3.1.8 product category, n—group of similar footwear items
4.2.3 Change in the out sole or midsole, including its
manufactured for a specific hazard or hazards and that:
hardness.
• Have same protective insole and supplier.
4.2.4 Change in shape of last used in the manufacturing of
• Have the same outsole design, compound and hardness
footwear.
(including midsole).
4.2.5 Change in material or supplier of protective insole.
• Have the same thickness (within a 612.5 % range) of
upper, lining and insole.
5. Performance Requirements for Foot Protection
•Aremanufacturedusingthesamemethodofconstruction;
5.1 Conductive Protective Footwear (Cd):
cemented, welted, etc.
NOTE 1—Conductive footwear is not intended to be worn by personnel
• Are manufactured in the same factory.
working near open electrical circuits.
• Are manufactured using the same last.
5.1.1 Conductive protective footwear shall be constructed
3.1.9 protective footwear, n—footwear that is designed,
and manufactured to provide protection for the wearer through
constructed, and classified to protect the wearer from a
conductance with a maximum 500000 ohm resistance, against
potential hazard or hazards.
hazards that may result from static electricity buildup, thus
3.1.10 puncture resistant device, n—component design to
reducingthepossibilityofignitionofanexplosioninsituations
provide penetration protection to the bottom of the foot – the
such as munitions manufacture.
device shall be an integral and permanent part of the footwear.
5.1.1.1 Footwear shall dissipate static electricity from the
body to reduce the possibility of ignition of volatile com-
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5.1.1.2 Footwearshallbeofaconstructionthatfacilitatesa
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5.1.2 Conductive protective footwear shall be determined 5.3.1 Static dissipative footwear shall be constructed, and
by evaluating three specimens in accordance with Test Meth- manufactured to provide protection through conduction and
ods F2412. resistancetotheweareragainsthazardswhichmayexistdueto
5.1.3 Thespecimensshalldemonstrateresistancebetween0 excessively low footwear resistance in a work environment, as
wellasmaintainasufficientlyhighlevelofresistancetoreduce
and 500 000 ohms.
the possibility of electrical shock in work areas where SD
5.1.4 Any specimen or sample of conductive footwear that
footwear is worn such as electrical assembly.
does not meet the performance requirement constitutes a non
compliance for the product category. 5.3.1.1 Footwearshallreducetheexcessstaticelectricityby
conducting the charge (from body) to ground while simultane-
5.1.5 Care and Use—Keep the outsoles clean. Do not add
aftermarketinsoles/insertsasdoingsomayaffectconductivity. ously maintaining a sufficiently high level of resistance.
Dispose of the footwear if it becomes contaminated or no 5.3.1.2 SD 100 footwear shall have a lower limit of electri-
longer tests conductive, or both.
cal resistance of 10 Ω (1 megohm) and have an upper limit of
electricalresistanceof10 Ω(100megohms)whentestedwith
5.2 Electric Hazard Resistant Footwear (EH):
human subjects at 50 V per Test Methods F2412.
NOTE 2—Electrical hazard protection is severely deteriorated in the
5.3.1.3 SD35footwearshallhavealowerlimitofelectrical
followingconditions:excessivewearonthesolingmaterialor
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Designation: F2892 − 17 F2892 − 18
Standard Specification for
Performance Requirements for Soft Toe Protective Footwear
(Non-Safety / Non-Protective Toe)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Current ASTM standards F2412 and F2413 provide test methods and performance requirements for
footwear requiring a protective safety toe cap. In industry there are many jobs that do not require toe
protection from impact or compression. This committee has developed non-safety toe cap (soft toe)
requirements to allow manufacturers to demonstrate the performance level of non-safety toe cap (soft
toe) protective footwear.
1. Scope
1.1 The principal purpose of this specification is the certification of protective footwear. Certification must be performed by
independent third party laboratories in order for footwear to bear the ASTM marking.
1.2 The specification contains performance requirements for footwear to protect workers’ feet from the following hazards by
providing: (1) conductive properties (Cd) which reduce hazards that may result from static electricity buildup; and reduce the
possibility of ignition of explosives and volatile chemicals; (2) electric hazard protection (EH), to protect the wearer from
accidental contact by stepping on live electric wires; (3) static dissipative properties (SD) to reduce hazards due to excessively low
footwear electrical resistance that may exist where SD footwear is required; (4) puncture resistance (PR) footwear devices.
1.3 This specification covers minimum requirements for the performance of footwear to provide protection against a variety of
workplace hazards other than the toe area that can potentially result in injury.
1.4 This specification is not intended to serve as a detailed manufacturing or purchasing specification, but can be referenced in
purchase contracts to ensure that minimum performance requirements are met.
1.5 Controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this specification shall not
be deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which individuals may be exposed.
1.6 Any changes to the original components of safety footwear such as replacing or adding after market footbeds/inserts could
cause failure to any or all parts of this specification rendering the ASTM Soft Toe Protective Footwear label invalid.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F13.30
on Footwear.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017Aug. 1, 2018. Published December 2017September 2018. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 20112017
as F2892 – 11.F2892 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F2892-17.10.1520/F2892-18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F2892 − 18
F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
F2412 Test Methods for Foot Protection
F2413 Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
2.2 Federal Standards:
29 CFR 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment–General Requirements
29 CFR 1910.136 Personal Protective Equipment–Occupational Foot Protection
2.3 Canadian Standards Association Standard
CAN/CSA Z195 Protective Footwear
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 box toes, n—are semi-rigid materials which can be molded to the shape of the last during shoe making. This provides the
reinforcement and shape retention on the critical area of the toe of the footwear.
3.1.2 certification (recertification), n—testing of product as required by this standard using the most recently published methods
of test and obtain a Certificate of Conformance (see Section 7).
3.1.3 footbed (removable), n—also known as ‘insock,’ a component typically made of a foam material with a leather or fabric
cover/sockliner and often shaped or contoured covering the entire insole board which can be inserted between the foot and insole
board.
3.1.4 insole, n—foundation of the shoe; the inner sole of the shoe which is next to the foot, under the sockliner or the insert,
onto which the upper is lasted.
3.1.5 last, n—solid hinged form, in the general shape of a foot, around which footwear is constructed.
3.1.6 lasting, v—building of footwear around a specific last.
3.1.7 lining, n—term used to describe all components that can be used to construct the interior of the upper part of the footwear.
3.1.8 product category, n—description for a type of footwear designed and group of similar footwear items manufactured for
a specific hazard or hazards.hazards and that:
• Have same protective insole and supplier.
• Have the same outsole design, compound and hardness (including midsole).
• Have the same thickness (within a 612.5 % range) of upper, lining and insole.
• Are manufactured using the same method of construction; cemented, welted, etc.
• Are manufactured in the same factory.
• Are manufactured using the same last.
3.1.9 protective footwear, n—footwear that is designed, constructed, and classified to protect the wearer from a potential hazard
or hazards.
3.1.10 puncture resistant device, n—component design to provide penetration protection to the bottom of the foot – the device
shall be an integral and permanent part of the footwear.
3.1.11 quarter, n—entire back portion of the footwear upper.
3.1.12 size, n—length and breadth measurements of footwear determined by using a specific grading; the American system of
footwear grading.
3.1.13 soft toe (absence of protective toe cap), n—which are commonly called box toe in footwear industry.
3.1.14 soling material, n—exterior bottom platform of the footwear; the bottom surface.
3.1.15 upper, n—parts of a shoe or boot that are above the bottom of the foot.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This specification contains requirements to evaluate the performance of footwear for the following:
4.1.1 Conductive properties which reduce hazards that may result from static electricity buildup, and reduce the possibility of
ignition of explosives and volatile chemicals, (Cd).
4.1.2 Electric hazard by to protect the wearer when accidentally stepping on live wire electric wires (EH).
4.1.3 Static dissipative (SD) properties to reduce hazards due to excessively low footwear electrical resistance that may exist
where SD footwear is required.that result from a build up of static charge where there is an underlying risk of accidental contact
with live electrical circuits (SD).
4.1.4 Puncture resistance footwear devices (PR).
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4.2 Any changes to the original components of the soft toe protective footwear such as replacing or adding after market
footbeds/inserts could cause failure to any or all parts, or a combination thereof, of this standard rendering the ASTM MARKING
INVALID. Soft Toe Protective footwear specimens or samples shall be retested for any of the following changes.
4.2.1 Change in construction method used to make footwear or change in factory in which footwear is produced.
4.2.2 Change in the upper or insole material thickness greater than 25 %, change to the soling system.%.
4.2.3 Change in the out sole or midsole, including its hardness.
4.2.4 Change in shape of last used in the manufacturing of footwear.
4.2.5 Change in material or supplier of protective insole.
5. Performance Requirements for Foot Protection
5.1 Conductive Protective Footwear (Cd):
NOTE 1—Conductive footwear is not intended to be worn by personnel working near open electrical circuits.
5.1.1 Conductive protective footwear shall be constructed and manufactured to provide protection for the wearer through
conductance with a maximum 500 000 ohm resistance, against hazards that may result from static electricity buildup, thus reducing
the possibility of ignition of an explosion in situations such as munitions manufacture.
5.1.1.1 Footwear shall dissipate static electricity from the body to reduce the possibility of ignition of volatile compounds.
5.1.1.2 Footwear shall be of a construction that facilitates a stable electrically conductive path. All external components shall
be made of non metallic materials.
5.1.2 Conductive protective footwear shall be determined by evaluating three specimens in accordance with Test Methods
F2412.
5.1.3 The specimens shall demonstrate resistance between 0 and 500 000 ohms.
5.1.4 Any specimen or sample of conductive footwear that does not meet the performance requirement constitutes a non
compliance for the product category.
5.1.5 Care and Use—Keep the outsoles clean. Do not add aftermarket insoles/inserts as doing so may affect conductivity.
Dispose of the footwear if it becomes contaminated or no longer tests conductive, or both.
5.2 Electric Hazard Resistant Footwear (EH):
NOTE 2—Electrical hazard protection is severely deteriorated in the following conditions: excessive wear on the soling material or exposure to wet and
humid environments, or both. Work footwear can become contaminated with conductive materials. For example, soles can pick up metal shavings etc.
which may reduce the effectiveness of the protection. In step potential environments, dielectric overshoes should be used.
5.2.1 Electric hazard footwear shall be constructed and manufactured so that the footwear outsole can provide a supplemental
form of protection to the wearer from hazardous step potential (the difference in electrical potential between the feet) while
standing on the ground.
NOTE 3—Electrical hazard protection is severely deteriorated in the following conditions: excessive wear on the soling material, contamination by
conductive materials, or exposure to wet environments. In wet environments where the protective qualities of the footwear are compromised and where
there is a step potential hazard, Dielectric overshoes should be used. In addition, a variety of methods such as maintaining appropriate distances, use of
isolation methods, use of grounding methods for step voltage control, etc. should be considered to provide protection.
5.2.2 Electric hazard resistance shall be determined by evaluating three specimens in accordance with Test Methods F2412.
5.2.2.1 Protective footwear constructed or manufactured to be resistant is capable of withstanding the application of 18 000 V
(root mean squ
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