What is Electrical Hazard Safety Footwear?

 

Electrical Hazard safety footwear is classified with an “EH” rating. This safety standard is designed to provide a secondary source of protection when accidentally coming in contact with live electrical circuits to reduce the potential of electric shock.

 

It is very important to understand that Electrical Hazard is an entirely different specification and standard to Anti-Static and ESD.

 

Electrical Hazard safety boots are designed to impede the flow of electricity through the shoe and to the ground, reducing the likelihood of electrocution, in accordance with ASTM F2413-11.

 

The outer surface of the sole and heel shouldn’t be penetrated by any electrically conductive component, like nails in the heel.

 

EH shock resistant safety footwear must be capable of withstanding the application of 18,000 volts at 60 Hz for 1 minute with no current flow or leakage in excess of 1.0 milliampere.

 

Electrical Hazard safety boots are not meant to be the main source of protection in an electrical hazard environment. EH boots are designed to be used as a secondary source of protection.