Do I need electrical hazard boots?

Do I need electrical hazard boots?

OSHA has no specific requirement for employees in the electrical trade to wear safety-toe shoes. The employer may require employees to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to comply with the employer’s established safety rules, so long as the PPE itself does not present a hazard.

What is an electrical hazard rated shoe?

What does EH-rated mean? Shoes or boots that have been given an electrical hazard designation means that they’ve been tested by the American Society of Testing and Materials for their protection against electrocution. The ASTM provides labels inside of safety shoes that will clearly show shoes to be EH-rated or not.

What does electrical hazard mean on Ariat boots?

Electrical Hazard Boots or Shoes are generally referred to as EH shoes and provide a small level of protection against full grounding in an electrical hazard environment.

What type of footwear should be used to protect against electrical hazards?

Anti-static footwear. Anti-static footwear helps to dissipate the accumulation of static electricity from the body while still providing a reasonable level of resistance to electrical hazards from live circuits.