AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 INDUSTRIAL SELLERS GUIDE
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<strong>INDUSTRIAL</strong> glossary<br />
<strong>INDUSTRIAL</strong> GLOSSARY<br />
Below is a list of commonly used industrial footwear terms.<br />
COMPOSITE TOE<br />
Protects the toe area against falling objects (impact) or heavy rolling<br />
objects (compression) with a protective non-metallic composite toe.<br />
Composite toe footwear must be replaced after being involved in a<br />
footwear-related accident.<br />
CONDUCTIVE FOOTWEAR<br />
Designed to discharge static electricity from the wearer’s body through<br />
their shoes to the ground. It minimizes static electricity and reduces the<br />
possibility of ignition of volatile chemicals or explosives.<br />
ELECTRICAL HAZARD FOOTWEAR<br />
Reduces the hazards due to accidental contact with live electrical circuits<br />
and electrically energized conductors or parts.<br />
METATARSAL PROTECTION<br />
Designed to prevent or reduce injuries when the toe and metatarsal areas<br />
of the foot are exposed to “drop” hazards.<br />
PUNCTURE RESISTANT FOOTWEAR<br />
Includes a sole puncture resistant device—often a plate—which reduces<br />
the possibility of a sharp object penetrating the sole.<br />
STATIC DISSAPATING FOOTWEAR<br />
Reduces the accumulation of excess static electricity by conducting body<br />
charge to the ground while maintaining a sufficient high level of resistance<br />
that protects the wearer from electrical hazards due to live electrical<br />
circuits (no exposed nails are permitted in SD footwear).<br />
STEEL TOE<br />
Protects the toe area against falling objects (impact) or heavy rolling<br />
objects (compression) with a protective steel toe cap.<br />
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