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Walking on ice - Anti slip overshoes
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fornhelper  
#1 Posted : 17 November 2016 14:07:22(UTC)
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fornhelper

Does anyone know if there is a BS / EU standard that relates to overshoes to be worn by staff outdoors in icy / packed snow conditions ? 

Thanks

FH

Edited by user 17 November 2016 14:10:44(UTC)  | Reason: Added relevant information
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A Kurdziel  
#2 Posted : 17 November 2016 15:56:31(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

Have you checked the BSI website?

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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 17 November 2016 15:58:07(UTC)
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Roundtuit

These items are not covered under the PPE directive so there is no EN standard

No hEN = No CE

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Ian Bell2  
#5 Posted : 17 November 2016 15:58:28(UTC)
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Ian Bell2

I think the Inuit / Eskimo people of northern Canada have a suitable standard....

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A Kurdziel  
#6 Posted : 17 November 2016 16:12:53(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

http://www.winterwalking.com/blog/why-are-there-no-regulations-around-ice-cleats/

 This is an America article but it makes a valid point. In addition these sorts of products are fairly new and it takes time and money to get any sort of standard up and running. I suspect that the cost of standardising ice grippers would make them too expensive to be a viable product unless it was mandated by law    

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Invictus  
#7 Posted : 18 November 2016 07:30:19(UTC)
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Invictus

I tend to use a tennis racket tied to each foot, it serves two purposes, I can walk on ice and if it dries I can have a game of tennis with a friend.

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MEden380  
#8 Posted : 18 November 2016 08:21:02(UTC)
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Invictus

Someone has to ask where do you keep your balls (tennis) when it is cold?

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Invictus  
#9 Posted : 18 November 2016 08:54:43(UTC)
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Invictus

Someone has to ask where do you keep your balls (tennis) when it is cold?

On a brass monkey

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Invictus  
#10 Posted : 18 November 2016 08:58:27(UTC)
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Invictus

Someone has to ask where do you keep your balls (tennis) when it is cold?

On a brass monkey

Or next to if it's very cold.

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