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Electrical Hazard

The term "electrical hazard" is used to describe shoes that are tested by an outside source to withstand applications of 14,400 volts at 60hz for one minute without leakage. Electrical Hazard shoes protect employees from open circuits and electrocution. The soles of the electrical hazard shoes provide a safety barrier from open electrical currents up to 600 volts. Electrical Hazard safety shoes should be worn in the maintenance, welding and engineering environments where electrical currents are commonplace. Electrical hazard safety boots can be made by a variety of manufacturers and in a variety of styles. The number one function of the electrical hazard shoe is to provide employees protection from open electrical currents.