Jallatte 2006 Short List catalogue - JALLATTE - #2

EN Standard:

Vital Information

Two European directives regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) :

• concerning design, 89/686 CE, defines the manufacturer's obligations.

• concerning use, 89/656 CE, defines the obligations of companies and employees.

Protective safety footwear for work is part of the PPE requirement.

The Manufacturer's Obligations

Jallatte® safety footwear has passed the certification procedures based on European standards, as proven by the CE label within each boot and shoe. Jallatte® also establishes a declaration of conformity for each model. Each style is accompanied by an explanatory booklet explaining the risks covered.

The Employer's Obligations and Responsibilities

In addition to the priority placed on collective protection, the directive establishes a health and safety obligation. The employer must:

• limit the risks that cannot be prevented by collective protection;

• choose the PPE best adapted and most appropriate to the risks;

• choose the PPE that is compatible with the work to be performed and the principles of ergonomics;

• ensure PPE is available for the workers;

• ensure PPE is correctly used;

• provide free of charge PPE for use in the workplace where a risk is posed;

• ensure that they are in good working order, are hygienic and well-maintained;

• for some PPE, ensure general, periodic checks are carried out;

• provide information, training, and instructions for the utilisation of PPE and the risks covered;

• establish guidelines for using PPE.

In addition:

• PPE does not constitute a perk;

• the employee's responsibility to wear PPE is secondary compared to the legal responsibility of the employer to ensure their employees wear PPE.

Certification Procedures

All Jallatte® footwear is Class II PPE (protection against major risks). Therefore, all the shoes and boots undergo CE type tests carried out by an approved European authority based on tests carried out in compliance with the EN 344 standard.

EN 344: requirements and test methods. This standard specifies the performance levels of the individual components and of the whole item of fottwear and defines the test methods. EN 345: specifications for safety footwear fo professional or trade usage, including toe caps resistant to impacts of up to 200 Joule.

EN 346: specifications for protective footwear for professional or trade usage, including toe caps resistant to impacts of up to 100 Joule.

EN 347: non-safety professional footwear. The three standards differ only in the presence or otherwise of a toe cap and its degree of resistance. All three standards comprise two distinct parts: essential requirements and (optional) additional requirements.

The EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346, EN ISO 20347 standards were published in August 2004 by the European Standard Committee and from this date, they have been taking effect throughout Europe.

Bit by bit, these standards are going to replace the EN 345, EN 346, EN 347 standards. All new product will have to be tested against these new standards. The models introduced in this catalogue, were manufactured and tested before the EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346, EN ISO 20347 standard took effect. They are certified regardind the EN 345, EN 346, EN 347 standards, and are valid without time limit.

Symbols

of additional requirements

■ Penetration resistance...................................P

■ Electrical resistance

- Antistatic properties.........................................A

- Conductive properties......................................C

■ Resistance to hostile environments

- Insulation from cold....................................Cl

- Insulation from heat...................................Hl

■ Resistance of sole to heat contact............HRO

■ Outsole resistance to hydrocarbons..........ORO

■ Energy absorption of the heel area.................E

■ Footwear fully water resistant.....................WR

■ Resistance of the upper

to water penetration.................................WRU

■ Cleated soles .................................no symbol