1. Summary about Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear

Occupational footwear under PPE Part 4 is intended for workplaces with moderate risk, focusing on comfort, durability, and basic protection during prolonged working hours.

2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear

BIS certification is mandatory to ensure consistent quality, ergonomic comfort, and adequate protection for workers engaged in daily occupational activities.

3. What is BIS Certified for Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear

BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards covering material strength, sole performance, comfort parameters, and durability.

Tests required for Personal Protective Equipment – Part 4 Occupational Footwear

Design

Title	Mandatory/Optional
General	Required
Height of upper	Required
Seat Region	Required
Design A	Required
Design B	Required
Design C	Required
Design D	Required
Design E	Required

Whole footwear

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Construction	Required
Upper / Outsole bond strength	Required
Leak proofness	Required
Specific ergonomic features	Required
Slip Resistance	Optional
Innocuousness	Optional

Upper

Title	Mandatory/Optional
General	Required
Thickness	Required
Tear strength	Required
Tensile properties	Required
Flexing resistance	Required
Water vapour permeability and coefficient	Required
pH	Required
Hydrolysis	Required
Chromium VI content	Required

LINING (Vamp & quarter lining)

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Tear strength	Required
Abrasion resistance	Required
Water vapour permeability and co - efficient	Required
pH value	Required
Chromium VI content	Required

Tongue

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Tear strength	Required
pH value	Required
Chromium VI content	Required

Insole & Insock

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Thickness	Required
pH value	Required
Water absorption and desorption	Required
Abrasion resistance	Required
Insole	Required
Insocks	Required
Chromium VI content	Required

Outsole

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Design	Required
Outsole thickness	Required
Cleated area	Required
Cleat height	Required
Tear strength	Required
Abrasion resistance	Required
Flexing resistance	Required
Hydrolysis	Required
Interlayer bond strength	Required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL FOOTWEAR