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What does the impact rating of the steel or composite toecap mean?

April 26, 2017Composite impact mean rating steel toecap

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What does the impact rating of the steel or composite toecap mean?

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Safety toe boots are tested to meet one of two units of measurement for impact rating; 50 or 75 foot pounds. This test is performed by dropping a weight from a predetermined height at a designated speed. Thus, I/50 rated footwear will protect the toes from an impact of up to 50 foot pounds and I/75 rated footwear will protect the toes from an impact of up to 75 foot pounds.