This European Standard specifies the requirements and testing for PPE footwear used as electrical insulating footwear and overboots that provide protection of the worker against electric shock and used for working live or close to live parts on installations up to 36 000 V AC or 25 000 V DC.
The products designed and manufactured according to this standard contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use.
Antistatic, electrical shock resistant and conductive footwear are not covered by this standard.
NOTE Part 2 Electrical Shock Resistant Footwear and Part 3 Conductive Footwear for Live Working are in development.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
Harmonized/Supporting
WITHDRAWN
EN 50321:1999
PUBLISHED
EN 50321-1:2018
60.60
Standard published
Jan 12, 2018
PUBLISHED
EN 50321-1:2018/AC:2018-08
IN_DEVELOPMENT
FprEN IEC 63247-1:2020