Dielectric boots and galoshes: scope, operating rules, expiration date

Electrical work is associated with an increased risk of injury and poses a threat to life. The employee must have special clothing and footwear. To protect a person from step voltage that occurs between two points on a plane, dielectric boots and galoshes are used. The voltage is fixed on a segment that has a length equal to one step. Safety shoes are in demand in electrical installations of open and closed type.

Scope of application

Dielectric boots are required for preventive, electrical installation and repair work in electrical installations of any type. They are used indoors and outdoors. If boots are used outdoors, then only in dry weather. They differ from dielectric galoshes in that they can be operated in conditions where the voltage exceeds 1000 volts.

The use of insulating overshoes is limited: in switchgear installations where they are worn, ventilation must be sufficient. Compared to them

dielectric boots more versatile: the only limitation is precipitation. The lapel in the upper part of the product protects the shaft from moisture - this is another feature of the bot that distinguishes them from galoshes.

Rules for the use of safety shoes

All electrical installations must have boots and overshoes of various sizes. They differ in color from other rubber shoes. The material from which safety shoes are made does not conduct electricity, does not contain solid particles and is resistant to mold and mildew spores.

Before use, the boots are checked: are there any mechanical damages, contamination, what is the condition of the lining? It is also important to pay attention to the presence of a stamp confirming the test.

There is a stamp on the side of the item. It contains information about safety shoes: symbol, batch number and release date, warranty period, testing date. Before use, you need to make sure that the shoes are dry, the lining is firmly attached to the base, and the lapels are easy to unfold.

Dielectric shoes should not be exposed to aggressive chemicals, as well as objects that cause mechanical damage. To prevent accidents, bots are subjected to tests: regular and extraordinary. If damage is found on the products, the shoes undergo an additional inspection. The frequency of the next test is 3 times a year. It is better if the shoes are inspected before starting work in an electrical installation.

Bot classification

The height of the bot, taking into account the fact that the collar is wrapped, is at least 16 cm. The lining is made of a dielectric material, and the thickness of the sole is 0.6 cm. Bots are:

• glued;
• shaped.

Uniform shoes do not have internal reinforcing parts and textile lining. There are lapels, as in adhesive products.

Shelf life of dielectric products

The warranty period of storage of dielectric footwear is 1 year, and for the Far North - 1.5 years from the date of production. Products are manufactured taking into account the requirements of the GOST standard, subject to the storage, transportation and operation conditions by the consumer, the quality of safety shoes is guaranteed.

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