BIS Certification For Industrial and protective rubber knee and ankle boots, IS 5557: 2004

Introduction

Workers employed in demanding industrial environments are exposed to multiple hazards on the job from exposed live wires, heat sources, and heavy equipment movement among others. Without adequate personal protective equipment like certified safety footwear, these present serious injury risks from electrocution, burns, limb damage, etc. 

To enhance industrial occupational safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has set quality benchmarks for protective rubber boots under IS 5557:2004. This standard specifies key performance attributes and rigorous testing needed to ensure reliable protection including:

- Electrical insulation testing to prevent shocks in live wire environments  

- Heat resistance for protection in foundries, welding applications

- Resistance to chemicals minimizing exposure hazard 

- Abrasion wear resistance for durability across rough surfaces  

- Puncture tear strength maintaining sealing against liquid splash entry  

Reliable testing capabilities across these technical parameters require significant instrumentation investments along with specific rubber industry expertise. This highlights the importance of partnering with competent certification consultants like EVTL India possessing advanced testing infrastructure.  

MANDATORY TESTING

• Physical testing for dimensions, design and workmanship

• Tensile strength, and elongation tests using dumbbell pieces  

• Testing surface abrasion resistance through rotating drums

• Flame resistance tests through time duration assessments  

• Testing scuff, kerosene oil and acid/alkali resistance  

BIS Documents For Domestic and Foreign Manufacturer Checklist

BIS ISI Mark Certification Costing And Timeline

Note: foreign applications will be submitted through an offline process only. we can only check the grant of CML no on the BIS portal for foreign applications

Conclusion

Workers safety is a key priority and through stringent standards for industrial safety footwear, BIS underlines consistent performance. EVTL India assists with comprehensive testing support through their extensive NABL-accredited lab network.  

Connect with EVTL India to simplify and expedite your certification journey leveraging their expertise in successful certifications. Whether it is technical design advice, instrumentation coordination or process familiarity, EVTL offers vital value. Partner with them for in-depth compliance support from the initial stage through final approval to enter India with full confidence in your protective rubber footwear.