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What does EH mean on safety footwear?

Published August 12, 2026Reviewed August 12, 2026By KPR Safety Footwear Editorial TeamU.S. workplace path
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Electrical Hazard footwear is designed to provide a secondary source of protection against accidental contact under the conditions covered by the applicable standard. EH is not the same as SD, ESD or ESR static-control footwear. Always confirm the exact model marking, workplace requirement and condition of the footwear.

EHElectrical-shock hazard designation
SD / ESD / ESRStatic-control terminology
CONDITIONWetness, wear and damage can reduce protection
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What EH means

EH refers to an electrical-hazard performance category used on qualifying safety footwear. It should be treated as secondary protection within the limits of the applicable footwear standard.

What EH does not mean

EH footwear is not a substitute for electrical safety procedures, isolation, insulated tools or other required PPE. Conditions such as wear, moisture and contamination can affect real-world protection.

Selection rule

Use the footwear standard and protection category required by the workplace risk assessment and employer policy.

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