Special dangers

SPECIAL DANGERS

What else do we have up our sleeve? Everything required for foot protection! There are workplaces with something more – namely their very own risk. Because they are electrosensitive or thermally challenging. Or because the feet need to be protected against the dangers of cutting, twisting on awkward grounds and other special hazards. We have also developed the perfect shoes for this.

CUT RESISTANCE

A cut-resistant interlining stops materials with sharp edges from reaching the foot. The material consists of the following traits: shape-retaining, high tear-resistance and large flexibility. The result is cut-resistance and high-protective effects against mechanical risks.

METATARSAL PROTECTION

MIDFOOT PROTECTION XRD® MET GUARD

Midfoot injuries are painful and often require several weeks to heal. The main cause of these kinds of injuries are accidents with falling objects. XRD® MET GUARD is a midfoot protector inside the shoe: this flexible, shock-absorbent insert made of polyurethane foam (Poron) is inserted directly into the instep area of the shoe and protects the metatarsal bones from injuries caused by falling objects or impacts.

• Extremely absorbent impact protection
• Long-lasting shock absorption
• Material retains its shape over time
• Thin, flexible and extremely light
• Moulds perfectly to the shape of the foot
• Ergonomic design
• Optimal mobility thanks to profiled surface

ADDITIONAL PROTECTION ON THE INSTEP OF THE FOOT

EN ISO 20349-1: FOR CASTING BOOTS

PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT RISKSAND SPRAY FROM MELTED METAL

This standard is a supplement to EN ISO 20345. EN ISO 20349-1 adds protection against heat risks and spray from melted metal so that the shoe meets minimal requirements for founders and welders. Among other requirements, casting boots are particularly tested for their resistance against the effects of melted metal. Shoes that pass the fluid aluminium test receive an “Al”; and those that pass the fluid iron test receive an “Fe”. All the labels known from EN ISO 20345 remain unchanged.

Quick release side fastening

Hard-wearing leather

Heat protection lining

Heat-resistant seams

EN ISO 17249: FOR CUT RESISTANT BOOTS

PROTECTION AGAINST CUTS FROM CHAINSAWS

A 100% protection against cuts from hand-held chainsaws can’t be ensured by personal protective equipment (PPE). However, experience has shown that it is possible for PPE to be designed so as to give a very high degree of protection. Among others, the protective effect can be achieved by the following functional principle: slow down (PPE) the chainsaw by using fibers with high cut resistance–these fibers absorb the chainsaw speed’s kinetic energy. It is very important that the pants overlap the shoes. A cut-resistant shoe of class 2 can withstand a chainsaw speed of 24 m/s.