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IS 6519 (1971): Code of practice for selection, care and

repair of safety footwear [CHD 19: Footwear]

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है”
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( RealTimed 1991)
( Reaffirmed 1997 )

Indian Standard
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
SELECTION, CARE AND REPAIR OF
SAFETY FOOTWEAR

( Second Reprint AUGUST 1992 )

UDC 685.314.3:614.897.2

@ Copyright 1972

BUREAU ~OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN. 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

-Gr 3 October 1972

 Is : 6519- 1971

Indian Standard
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
SELECTION, CARE AND REPAIR OF
SAFETY FOOTWEAR

Footwear Sectional Committee, CDC 40

Chairman Rcjwsenting
SHRI J . GHOSH State Trading Corporation of India Ltd, New Delhi

Members
SHRI A. K. SEN ( Alternate to
Shri J. Ghosh )
SHRI M. ANWAR Trot Shoe Co Pvt Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI B. N. BAKSHI( Alternate )
SHRI M. B. BARALE Bombay Footwear’Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SI~RIT. G. BOBAI)E Ministry of Defence ( R & D )
SHRI A. BOSE Bengal Waternroof Works (. 1940 )I Ltd. Calcutta
SHRI R. S. ROY ( Alternate )
SHRI V. CANTHASWAMY J & P Coats ( India ) Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SHRI D. R. ENGINEER( Alternate)
SHRI R. G. DEO Ministry of Labour, Employment & Rehabilitation
SHRI A. C. SRIVASTAVA( Alternate )
SHRI D. M. DHAR Hindustan Steel Ltd, Ranchi
SHRI B. N. SRIVASTAVA( Alternate\
SHRI S. P. DHIR Agra Shoe Manufacturers’ Association, Agra
SHRI W..G. EDGER Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI M. Hue ( Alternate )
SHRI H. R. GADI Directorate of Industries ( QMS), Govelnment of
Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur
SHRI S. S. SAXENA ( Alternate )
SHRI GOPAL GHOS~I Bata Shoe Co Pvt Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI B. R. GUPTA ( Alternate )
SHRI S. N. GHOSH Jaya Shree Textiles & Industries Ltd, Rishra
SHRI I. P. MODI ( Alternate)
SHRI R. M. HARDIKAR Swastik Rubber Products Ltd, Poona
SHRI M. P. JOSHI Directorate of Industries ( QMS ), Government .of c

Maharashtra, Bombay
SHRI N. R. LODH Development Commissioner, Small Scale Industries,
New Delhi
SHRI S. K. MITRA Central Leather Research Institute ( CSIR ), Madras
SHRI K. T. SARKAR ( Alternate )
SHRI G. ROY CHOUDHURY Export Promotion Council for Finished Leather St
Leather Manufactures, Kanpur
SHRI L. C. ARYA ( Alternate )
( Continued on page 2 )

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARC
NEW DELHI 110002
IS : 6519- 1971

( Confinuedfrmpagc 1)
Members Refitventing
.&RI K. C. SAHA Central Footwear Training Centre, Madras
SHRX P. R. SANKARASUBRAMAN~A~~Department of Industries and Commerce ( QMS),
Government of Tamil Nadu, Madras
SHRI ANUPAaaSEN National Tannery Co Ltd. Calcutta
SHRI P. K. ROY ( AIlcraafs )
SWRI B. P. SEN~UPTA Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, New
Delhi
SHRI G. M. G~DRE ( Alternate )
SHR1N.R. SIKDAR Directorate of Industries ( QMS ), Government of
West Bengal;Calcutta
SHRI R. N. BISWAS ( AIternafe )
SHRI R. THANJAN Directorate General of Technical Development, New
Delhi
SHRI R. S. GHOSH ( Alternate )
SHRI B. K. VARMA Commissioner of Civil Supplies (‘Ministry of Indus-
trial Development ), New Delhi
SHRI D. DAS GUPTA, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-o$cio Member )
Director ( Chem)
Secretary
SHRI SAMIR DAS GUPTA
Assistant Director ( Chem ), IS1

Industrial Safety’ and Special Purposes Footwear Subcommittee,

CDC 40:6
Members
SHRI R. N. BISWAS Directorate of Industries ( QMS ), Government of
West Bengal, Calcutta
SHRI A. ~BOSE Bengal Waterproof Works ( 1940 ) Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI R. S. ROY ( Alternate I
SHRI D. M. DHAR ’ ’ Hindustan Steel Ltd, Ranchi
SHRIW.G.EDGER Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI M. HUQ ( Alternate )
SHRIGOPALGHOSH Bata Shoe Co Pvt Ltd, Calcutta
SHRIN. R. LODH Developmemt Commissioner, Small Scale Industries,
New Delhi
SHRIMADAN MOHAN Directorate of Factory Advice Service and Institute,
Bombay . .
SHRI N. S. MANKIKER National Safety Council, Bombay
SHRI K. C. SAHA Central Footwear Training Centre, Madras
SHRIA. C. SRIVASTAVA Directorate General of Mines Safety (Ministry of
Labour, Employment & Rehabilitation ),
Dhanbad

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 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
SELECTION, CARE AND REPAIR OF
SAFETY FOOTWEAR

0. FOREW0Rb
0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution
on 27 November 1971, after the draft finalized by the Footwear’ Sectional
Committee had been approved by the Chemical Division Council.

0.2 Safety footwear are generally used by miners and workers engaged in
heavy metal industry to protect their feet against occupational hazards.
These footwear are carefully designed, keeping in view the various hazards
which a particular job may involve and sturdily constructed-to meet the
requirements of the various types of mines, and different categories of
workers. The material requirements and the constructional details of the
various types of safety footwear have been covered in IS : 1989-1967*,
IS : 3737-1966t, IS : 3976-1967$ and IS : 412%1967s. Improper selection,
care and maintenance of these footwear causes discomfort and makes them
unserviceable after some time and fail to serve the special purpose for
which they are meant. This standard has, been prepared to provide a
suitable guide for maintenance of these footwear.

0.3 The repair procedures suggtsted are suitable for leather safety
footwear with leather sole or with moulded rubber sole and heel and are
not applicable for rubber-canvas footwear. For maintenance of canvas
rubber safety boots; procedure described in material specifications shouId
be followed; these safety boots should not be repaired.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard prescribes a code for selection, care and repair of safety
footwear.

*Specification for miners safety leather boots and shoes (Jirst revision ).
fspecification for leather safety boots for workers in heavy metal industries.
$Specification for safety rubber-canvas boots for miners.
SSpecification for fireman’s leather boots.

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2. TERMINOLOGY
2.1 For the purpose of this standard, definitions given in IS : 2050-1967*
shall apply.

3. SELECTION
3Il Safety footwear are available in different sizes and fittings ( see IS :
1638-1970t ). Each person should be fitted with footwear of proper size
and fittings.
3.2 Foot measuring devices should be used; a simple form of a device is
shown in Fig. 1. In cases where no foot measuring device is available, the
measurement of width land length of the,foot should be taken by the shoe
measuring tape with the weight of the body falling on both the feet
uniformly.
3.3 .Cirth measurement of the joints should also be taken with the help of
a measuring tape while standing, when the foot is under normal pressure
of the body.
3.4 After ascertaining the size and fitting, footwear should be tried on the
wearer to ensure proper fit and comfort. Only properly fitted footwear
should be issued to individual worker.
NOTE-The foot and last measurements differ and so it would be necessary to provide
footwear having two size up than the actual foot measurement.

4. CARE
4.1 Cleaning and Dressing
4.1.1 Personal - Footwear should always be kept as clean as possible.
After every wear if the fodtwear are soiled with mud and dirt, they should
be cleaned with soap and dried ( see 4.2 ). Cold soapy water generally
removes most of the dirt. Footwear with russet, retanned or similar
leather upper should be treated with animal or vegetable oils, grease or
shoe compound oils at least once a week to help preserving the quality of
the leather and to render the leather more water repellent, soft and -
pliable. Rubber canvas footwear should be cleaned by damp cloth
everyday after use to remove adhering dirt. Footwear with leather upper
should be regularly cleaned and polished with shoe polish ( see IS : 1648-
1964$ ).
4.1.2 Institutional -A suitable revolving brushing device shown in
Fig. 2 should be used for proper cleaning of the footwear. At the end of

*Glossary of footwear terms.

tSpccification for sizes and fittings of footwear ( revised).
SSpecification for shoe polish.

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:

PI yBRUSH III!/ VIII Ill\ /

END VIEW
ELEVATION

FIG. 2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF BQOT-PQI-WHING MACHINP,

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every shift or after every use, the footwear should first be put to the first
brush ( cylindro-conical m shape) of the device, to clean out all the dirt.
Then the footwear should be placed on the second brush (which is
cylindrical in shape ) for drying.
4.1.2J For cleaning the footwear with rubberized canvas upper a
small water spray arrangement may be provided near the brushing
machines so that the boots could be drenched in water and cleaned by the
first brush. The boot should then be presented to the second brush where
the boots may be dried. Wherever possible, an air jet should be provided
after the second brush under which the boots could be thoroughly dried.
The air jet should be operated from a compressor.

4.2 Preservation of Leather - Leather, specially upper, shall be preserv-

ed well and rendered more water repellent by treating them with castor
oil, soyabean oil, shoe dubbin or neat’s foot oil. Leather absorbs castor
oil, soyabean oil slowly, so the footwear should be left overnight before
it is reworn. Heavy coating should always be avoided. Frequent rubbing
with light coat of the above treatment should be preferred.
4.2.1 Preservation of Sole Leather - This may also be made more water
repellent by treating them with a mixture of the following composition:
Suitable mineral oils ( free from lubricating additives 4 parts
commonly added for motor oils )
Beeswax ( conforming to IS : 1504-1968* ) 1 part
Paraffin wax 1 part
Rosin ( conforming to IS : 553-1969t ) 4 part
The mixture should be not enough for the hand to touch. Footwear
should be placed in the mixture for 15 minutes in such a way that the
entire leather sole from outside goes with in the mixture. The mixture
should also be rubbed on upper leather and cleaned.
4.2.1.1 Alternatively, the following preparations of dubbin may be
used for preservation of upper leather:

a) Beeswax ( conforming to IS : l504-1968” ) 25 parts

Castor oil ( conforming to IS : 435-1966$ ) 75 parts
Phenol ( as a preservative ) 1 part
b) Tallow 75 par+.s
Cottonseed, neem or pungum oil 25 parts

*Specification for commercial beeswax (jir~f~rcvision ).

tspecification for rosin ( gum rosin ) (Jirst rdrion ).
$Specification for Castor oil ( revbed).

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4.3 Drying of Leather Footwear-Leather footwear are liable to

become wet from various sources, mainly foot perspiration, water in the
mines and rain-water. Footwear after being wet should be thoroughly
dried before re-use.
4.3.1 Drying should -always be done away from direct heat, for example,
fire or open sun. Such direct drying hardens and shrinks the leather,
making the footwear very uncomfortable to the. wearer. It also reduces
the life of the footwear.
4.3.2 To avoid undue deformity in shape during drying, the footwear
should always’ be dried with a shoe-tree on. In the event of sho&rees
not being available the footwear should be stuffed with crumpled news-
The stuffing should be done in such a way that there is no room
gpFle upper leather to shrink due to loose stuffing. This practice would
help the footwear to retain its shape and would also absorb the moisture
from inside. The counters, toes, snd the heel of the footwear if deformed
by water or moisture, should be brought as near as possible to the original
shape.

5. REPAIR

5.0 General - Repair to any damaged or worn out component should be

made immediately in order to obtain the maximum amount of service from
the footwear, because the longer they are neglected the more difficult it
becomes to repair them properly. Neglect to keep the sole in good
condition specially at toe and heel shall lower the safety factor of the
footwear. Prior to undertaking any repair, the ‘footwear should be
examined by a competent examiner and a decision made, based on the
defects as to whether it is repairable. Some of the defects are given
below:
Defect Repairable

C-Gz
Worn out, thin or cracked outsoles
Missing or badly worn ( more than heels )
Loose or torn welt
Damaged shank
Upper stitching ripped or torn
Missing ordamaged eyelets
Broken or Ioose sole stitches
Ws;sthin or cracked slip soles or middle
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Defect Repairable
f-------t
Yes No
Worn or cracked quarter linings at back d -
of shoe
Torn or missing tongues in low quarter 2/ -
shoes
Missing of loose heel pads d -
Insoles with slightly uneven, ‘ lumpy ’ or d -
curled edges
Insoles that are badly cracked, dried out - d
or guttered
Torn or broken insole shoulder - d
Badly torn or worn out vamp linings -
Torn or missing tongues in, ankle boots - ::
Badly cracked or holed uppers -
Heel plates
Toe plates
d
d
”-
Tip filling 1/ -
All material to be used for repairing should conform to the original
requirements prescribed in the relevant standard.

5.1 Repair of Sole

-5.1.0Prior to carrying out repairs to the outersole, the correct size of
last on which the footwear was made, should be inserted into the footwear.
The last should not be removed until the edge setting and finishing opera-
tions are completed.
5.1.1 Leather halfsoles and heels should never be used in dry condition
and should be mellowed before use. This should be done, by soaking the.
leather for half an hour on the day previous to use. After soaking the
leather should be allowed to drain for about ten minutes, wraped in moist
gunny bags and kept in a cool place. The following day, the sole and
heels should be placed grain to grain and should be hammered in pairs
starting from the centre and working round to the outside edges. This
operation reduces the substance slightly but helps in the following
respects:
a) It makes the leather easier to work.
b) It permits the new sole and heel to be bedded down without
violent hammering.

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c) The leather will be more wet resisting. The pores and fibres are
tightened and water is therefore not so readily absorbed.
cl) Considerably longer wear results.
5.1;2 When removing the worn out sole sufficient care should be taken
to. ensure that no damage is done to the foundation of the footwear. Studs
and Bps should first be removed and then the stitches round the fore part
carefully cut. The screws should be cut out after removing the soles
without hammering down. The screws should be cut off close to the
rema&ring sole. The worn out sole should then be stripped or pulled away
from the footwear from the toe up to the joint and cut off 30 mm behind
the joint. Half sole should be executed with a straight .graft. The new
half sole should never be countersunk. Countersunking new half sole
would considerably weaken the footwear waist.
As such this practice should Se avoided. The graft or the joint of
ofd and new half sole should be made by skivingxoth the edges at the
same angle to make the splice not less than 35 mm wide from the joint.
The thinner part of the new sole should be skived down to 3 mm. After
preparation of the graft the half sole should be attached at the waist first
by 15-mm rivets which should be placed 5 mm away from the edge. The
rivets should be placed 6 mm apart. The sole should then be slicked
forward and moulded to the bottom of the footwear and then temporarily
attached by 2 rivets at the toe. The extended edges of the new sole
should then be trimmed all round the edges of the middle sole. Riveting
round the ~fore part should then be done and the rivets should be driven
slightly at an angle which should be placed 10 mm away from the outside
edge and not more than 12 mm apart. The sole edge should then finally
be trimmed and should be rasped to conform to the shape of the boot and
finally smoothed with a blunt knife.

5.2 Repair of Heel

5.2.0 The heel being the portion which wears- out most frequently.
It should aIways be kept flat and worn out portions should -be repaired.
The worn out heel not only causes the foot out of balance causing undue
strain on the footwear, the foot muscles and the arches but actually e

endangers the wearer by improper body balance.

5.2.1 Worn out lifts on the heel should be removed first so that the heel
should be rebuilt again by attaching the lifts successively. The nails or
heel pins sticking out after removing the lifts should not be hammered
down. Those should be cut off close to the remaining lifts of the heel.
5.2.2 In case the footwear require a new heel, heels should be solidly
built up. Care should be taken to see that the heels are kept to the
original height otherwise the pitch of the footwear will be destroyed, In
case of footwear requiring replacement of only the top piece, a solid

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t?p piece should be used. After having attached the top’ piece, the
extended portion of the leather should be removed and the edges finished
in the same manner as done in case of soles.

5.3 Repair of Upper

5.3.1 Missing and loose eyelets should be replaced and care should be
taken that the newly fitted eyelets are properly clenched.
5.3.2 Care should be taken to repair any break in upper seams. Back
straps requiring repair should first have the back seams restitched, if
necessary. Tears or bad cracks in uppers should be patched up at an
early stage and tongues replaced as soon as necessary.

5.4 Minor Repair - Small or similar damages in the upper should be

repaired at an early stage before they develop into major defects. All
patches used for the job should be skived on the edges before being
attached. Threads should be thoroughly waxed before use to ensure
maximum strength.

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