DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 50321-1
; VDE 0682-331-1:2019-01
Live working - Footwear for electrical protection - Part 1: Insulating footwear and overboots; German version EN 50321-1:2018 + AC:2018
Arbeiten unter Spannung - Schuhe für elektrischen Schutz - Teil 1: Isolierende Schuhe und Überschuhe; Deutsche Fassung EN 50321-1:2018 + AC:2018
Overview
This European Standard specifies the requirements and testing for PPE footwear used as electrical insulating footwear and overboots that provide protection of the worker against electric shock and used for working live or close to live parts on installations up to 36 000 V AC or 25 000 V DC. The products designed and manufactured according to this standard contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use. Antistatic, electrical shock resistant and conductive footwear are not covered by this standard. This standard only contains provisions for AC voltage tests. There is limited experience for use in DC applications. Annex A describes recommended DC tests and operating voltages. The responsible committee is DKE/UK 214.3 "Ausrüstungen und Geräte zum Arbeiten unter Spannung; Körperschutzmittel und schmiegbare Schutzvorrichtungen" ("Equipment and apparatus for work on electrically energized system; personnel protective equipment and moulded protective devices") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
