DELTA PLUS EN20345 Occupational Footwear Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: DELTA PLUS

Table of Contents

DELTA PLUS EN20345 Occupational Footwear
Use Instructions
Usage limits
Storage/Cleaning instructions:
Performances
Marking
SIZES CORRESPONDENCE
FOOTWEAR
References
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DELTA PLUS EN20345 Occupational Footwear

Use Instructions

Protection symbols: SRA-SRB-SRC: Footwear for general use, for use on industrial type floors for indoor or outdoor use with risks of impact and crushing, according to the marking on the footwear and the table of slipping requirements.
The compatibility of the footwear with other PPE items (pants or leggings) must be verified by the user in order to avoid any risk during use.
ANTISTATIC FOOTWEAR: Marking symbol: A-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5 or A-O1-O2-O3-O4-O5. Antistatic footwear should be used when the accumulation of electrostatic charges need to be minimized by dissipation, this preventing the risk of ignition for example, of inflammable substances or vapours, and if the risk of electrical shock from electrical equipment or electrically powered components has not been fully eliminated. However, it should be noted that antistatic footwear cannot ensure adequate protection against electrical shocks as they only introduce a resistance between the foot and the ground. If the risk of electrical shock has not been fully eliminated, additional measures must be taken to prevent this risk. These measures, and the additional tests mentioned below, are part of the routine inspections included in a programme of the prevention of occupational accidents. Experience has shown that, for antistatic needs, the discharge path through a product must, under normal conditions, have a resistance of less than 1000 MΩ at any time during the life of the product. A value of 0.1 MΩ is specified as the lowest limit of resistance of a new product, in order to ensure certain protection against dangerous electrical shock or ignition, in the event an electrical device becomes defective when operating at voltages lower than 250 V. However, in some conditions, users should be warned that the protection provided by the footwear may be ineffective and other means must be used to protect the wearer at all times. The electrical resistance of this type of footwear may be considerably modified by flexion, contamination, or humidity. This type of footwear will not fulfil its function if it is worn in damp environments. As a result, the product must be able to correctly fulfil its purpose (dissipation of electrostatic charges and certain protection) during its lifetime. The wearer is recommended to determine a test to be conducted in situ and check the electrical resistance at frequent and regular intervals. Footwear belonging to class I may absorb humidity if it is worn for long periods of time and may become conductive in damp environments. If the footwear is used in conditions where the soles are contaminated, the electrical properties of the footwear should always be verified before entering a zone at risk. In sectors where antistatic footwear is worn, the resistance of the floor should not cancel the protection provided by the footwear. During use, no insulating element, except for normal socks, should be inserted between the insole and the foot of the wearer. If an insert is placed between the insock and the foot, the electrical properties of the footwear/insert combination should be verified.
PERFORMANCES: The overall performance of this model is detailed in the performance table below. (See the performances) PART1. Only the risks
for which the corresponding symbol shown on the footwear are covered. These guarantees are valid for footwear in good condition and we shall bear no responsibility for any use not provided for under the terms of these instructions. The use of accessories not originally provided, such as removable insock, can affect the protection functions, especially for symbols A and C.

Usage limits

Do not use out of the scope of use defined by the information marked (pay careful attention to the markings/symbols). Do not use for risks that may cause
very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to health.
If the safety footwear is equipped with a removable insock, the certified ergonomic and protective functions refer to the whole footwear (including the insock). Always use the footwear with its insock in place! Replace the insock only with an equivalent model from the same original supplier. Safety footwear without removable insocks must be used without insock, because its introduction could adversely affect the protective functions.
The penetration resistance of this footwear has been measured in the laboratory by using a conical tip with a diameter of 4.5 mm and a resistance value of 1100 N. Higher resistance forces or smaller diameters of nails increase the risk of penetration. In such circumstances, alternative preventative measures must be considered. Two generic types of penetration resistant insert are currently available in PPE footwear. These are metal types and those non-metal materials. Both types meet the minimum requirements for penetration resistance of the standard marked on this footwear but each has different additional advantages or disadvantages including the following: Metal: Is less affected by the shape of the sharp object/hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness) but due to footwear making limitations does not cover the entire lower area of the footwear; Non-metal: May be lighter, more flexible and provide greater coverage area when compared with metal but the penetration resistance may vary more depending on the shape of the sharp object/hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness). For more information about the type of penetration resistant insert provided in your footwear please contact the manufacturer or supplier detailed on these instructions.
This footwear does not contain any substances known to be carcinogenic, toxic nor which may cause allergies in sensitive persons.
Warning: Never use footwear that is damaged. Always carefully inspect footwear before use, to identify signs of damage. It is appropriate to check from time to time the inside of the footwear by hand, in order to detect deterioration of the lining or the toe protection area with the appearance of sharp edges that could cause injury. A daily check before each use must be carried out in order to detect any defect that it may present. Particular attention must be paid to the seams of the upper footwear, to the wear of the outer sole and to the state of the joint between the upper footwear and the outer sole. Replace it if necessary.
The resistance properties to the penetration and absorption of water (WRU, S2, S3) are only for the upper materials and do not guarantee a complete waterproofness
of the footwear.
SHELF LIFE (Obsolescence period :): The life of the product depends very much on how it is maintained and the environments in which it is used. Due to many factors (temperature, humidity, substances and materials in contact, etc.), the lifespan of these products cannot be precisely defined.
As of the date of manufacture indicated on the footwear and in normal use and storage conditions, this footwear can offer adequate protection for a period of 3 to 5 years.

Storage/Cleaning instructions:

Store in a cool, dry place away from frost and light in their original packaging. Limit significant differences in temperature and humidity. To remove dirt and dust, use a non-metallic brush. For stains, use a wet cloth with soap if necessary. To polish, use a standard product following the manufacturer’s instructions. To protect the environment, where possible have your footwear repaired rather than dispose of them. To dispose of your used footwear, please use the appropriate recycling facilities in your area

Performances

Comply with the essential requirements of 2016/425 Regulation (EU) and the below standards. The declaration of conformity can be found on the website www.delta plus.eu in the data of the product.

ISO 20344:2011

Personal protective equipment – Test methods for footwear

ISO 20345:2011

Personal protective equipment – Safety footwear

ISO 20347:2012

Personal protective equipment – Occupational Footwear

Notified Body which carried out the EU-Type Examination (module B) and issued the EU-Type Examination Certificate

Marking

Identification of the PPE
the N° of the standards to which the product is compliant (PART3) / Protection symbols (PART1)
Size system
Read the instruction manual before use.
Month and year of manufacture
The indication of compliance according to the regulation in force (CE symbol).: (UE) 2016/425
The batch number,
Identification of the manufacturer+ Postal address
Model brand logo: DELTA PLUS

SIZES CORRESPONDENCE

FOOTWEAR

EN

TYPE OF FOOTWEAR →

Footwear categories: Reference standards:

| SAFETY FOOTWEAR

SB ou S1 → S5 or SBH EN ISO 20345 :2011

| OCCUPATIONAL FOOTWEAR

OB or O1 → O5 or OBH EN ISO 20347 :2012

The markings placed on this product (see marking above) guarantee :

Marking requirements

(*In accordance with the reference standards)

| The presence of a toe-protection cap offering protection against impacts equivalent to 200

±4J() and risks of compression under a maximum load of 1500 ±0.1 daN()

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No protection toe-cap on work footwear

For ABCDE footwear models of

For ABCDE footwear models of classification II (all vulcanized rubber or all molded polymer) , some markings are included under the following combined symbols:

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SB = class II basic properties

S4 = SB + Closed back + A + E + FO S5 = S4 + P + cleated outsole

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OB = class II basic properties O4 = OB + Closed back + A + E O5 = O4 + P + cleated outsole

For the Hybrids Safety footwear, the marking symbol is :

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SBH = class II footwear incorporating another material which extends the upper.

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OBH = class II footwear incorporating another material which extends the upper.

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Requirements

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Floor types

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Coefficient of friction

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symbols

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Resistance to slipping on

Ceramic floor with water and detergent lubricant

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Hard industrial type floors, for indoor uses (tiled type in food-processing industry)

| Heel slip

≥0,28 (*)

Flat slip

≥0,32 (*)

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SRA

Slip resistance (*In accordance with the reference standards)| | | |

Resistance to slipping on Steel floor with glycerine lubricant

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Hard industrial type floors for indoor or outdoor uses (paint or resin type coverings in industry)

| Heel slip

≥ 0,13 (*)

Flat slip

≥0,18 (*)

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SRB

| Resistance to slipping

on Ceramic and Steel floors

| All types of hard floors for multiple uses indoors or outdoors|

SRA + SRB

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SRC

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Special additional requirements

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Limits

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Symbols

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Class I

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Class II

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In accordance with standards EN ISO 20344 :2011

Whole footwear

| Penetration resistance| (³ 1100 N)| P| X| X
Conductive footwear| (£ 100 kW)| C| X| X
Anti-static footwear| (> 100 kW and £ 1000 MW)| A| X| X
Electrically insulating footwear| See EN50321| See EN50321| –| X