Plumber / Electrician work shoes

The jobs of plumber and electrician require good footwear with appropriate shoes. Oxwork offers a wide selection of robust and reliable shoes to protect workers from all risks to the feet such as electrostatic discharges and electrical contact with live conductors. So, you have to take into account the choice criteria of work shoes for plumbers and electricians.

Opt for antistatic ESD safety shoes with S1P standards

To choose a pair of protective shoes for electricians and plumbers, you need to carefully analyze the professional environment. In an electrostatic environment, you must choose ESD safety shoes, compliant with CEI EN 61340 standard. This means the anti-static protection provided by the shoe. It is resistant to very low electricity, between 0.1 and 1000 Mega Ohms (MΩ). Wearing ESD anti-static safety shoes prevents static electricity overload in the human body. It allows these charges to be sent into the ground, to avoid a sudden electrical discharge between electrically charged objects, following contact.

Next, it is strongly recommended to choose safety shoes without metal parts for electricians and plumbers. These shoes do not conduct electrical current. All safety shoes for electricians and plumbers comply with the EN 20345 standard. These are work shoes with a protective shell. For indoor work it is very important to choose S1P safety shoes. They provide good protection for the toe and heel and prevent perforation of the sole.

Types of work shoes for electricians and plumbers: high or low

Oxwork manufactures many models of safety footwear. The levels of protection, shapes and materials used are multiple.

- Low safety shoes are versatile. Those with low stem allow you to move easily. They are more comfortable during the more frequent kneeling position. For example, the Helly Hansen Addvis Low Cut Composite Toe S3 low safety shoes that offer complete foot protection. They are made with a Ripstop fabric upper covered in cowhide leather resistant to tearing and abrasion. Compliant with EN ISO 20345 S3 standards, these shoes have a lightweight composite protective shell and flexible non-metallic anti-perforation soles.

- high safety shoes provide superior ankle support. They are ideal for steep terrain, with their studded soles. Like the Lemaitre Apolon N S3 CI SRC high-top safety shoes which combine sturdiness and functionality. They are designed with solid and lightweight materials for comfortable use in all professional circumstances. The lace-up closure and the polycarbonate toe cap give better foot support. They meet EN ISO 20345 standards: 2011 N S3 CI SRC with an ultra-fuel-resistant, non-slip, antistatic and anti-perforation PU2D sole.

- Safety boots are also recommended for electricians and plumbers, especially in a damp work environment. They have a wide fit with an aluminum toe cap. These boots offer protection against water penetration with a synthetic fur lining for protection against the cold.

- Safety sneakers are often lighter and more flexible. Sneaker style safety shoes provide comfort and safety. They are perfect for the reduction of electrostatic charges by diversion of charges.

- The safety clogs with a shell have the advantage of being put on quickly. They have an open back, very practical.

Models of safety shoes suitable for electricians and plumbers

The job of electricians requires the wearing of a type of suitable safety shoe and the standards in force for maximum protection. For all categories of electrician shoes, you will find many models available in several shapes and colors.

It is advisable to choose a model that is both flexible and robust to practice your profession easily and without discomfort. Opt for high-top shoes for more support or low models if you want to keep more freedom of movement . The comfort and the resistance of your pair are criteria to take into account. For a sporty look, you can opt for a pair of safety sneakers.