Do you know what happens if you wear untested insoles or untested orthopaedic insoles in your work shoes and an accident occurs as a result?
The statutory accident insurance cover expires. You will thus lose any of your entitlements to the benefits of the statutory accident insurance, even in the event of complete incapacity for work!
You didn't know that? You are not alone in this.
Do you think this is important? Then we will be happy to help you with this article from the protection professionals on how to get a tested insole or orthopedic insole.
We are professionals in the field of personal protective equipment (PPE), protective clothing and occupational safety.
Below the norm >> DGUV Rule 112-191 << the use of foot and knee protection is regulated by the German Social Accident Insurance in the latest version and has replaced the BGR 191 rule. We explain what this DGUV rule entails and what you need to consider when wearing safety shoes with insoles.
What is an untested insole or an untested orthopedic insole?
Any insole that is not certified in accordance with DGUV Rule 112-191 in conjunction with the work shoe is an untested insole. So practically every insole:
- Any sole you take out of any slippers, since the insole is so comfortable!
- Individualized safety shoes that sit on a different foot
- Newspaper for stuffing
- Olfactory soles (cinnamon, coal)
This means everything that has no place in your certified work shoes according to DGUV rule 112-191. Even if you sprinkle baking soda in your work shoes, it has no place there!
Why does the DGUV regulate this in this way?
It is hard to believe with the many regulations, guidelines and DIN standards that exist in Germany. But with your personal protective equipment, this rule makes sense.
The products are tested for their protective properties and are only certified accordingly if they are suitable. With every change they make, the product characteristics change and the certification no longer applies. This is comparable to the unauthorized opening of devices. This then leads to a loss of warranty.
What do untested insoles or untested orthopedic insoles change?
1.) The insulating and conductivity of the work shoes
This means that if sparks are generated, it becomes dangerous in potentially explosive rooms. At the new petrol stations, smoking at the pumps should be safe. Nevertheless, it doesn't have to be that way, does it? Well, then here you go if you love it hot and crispy....
2.) The distance between toes and caps
If the insole reduces the distance between the toes and the protective cap, there is a little less time before the foot or toes are squeezed. That is also plausible.
What is a tested insole?
According to the insole supply of DGUV Rule 112-191, this means that an insole is suitable if it has been certified accordingly by the testing body with the safety shoe.
For example, the companies U-Power, Maspica, Cofra, Atlas and Lemaitre offer various models of safety shoes in accordance with DGUV Rule 112-191, which, in conjunction with the insole soles in accordance with DGUV Rule 112-191, comply with the regulations.
Important: your work shoe must also be suitable in accordance with DGUV Rule 112-19!
What should be considered with orthopaedic insoles?
Here, too, an orthopaedic insole may only be used if it is certified accordingly with the safety shoe by the testing body in accordance with DGUV rule 112-19. Otherwise, the use is not permitted. For this reason, many orthopaedic shoemakers and medical supply stores now have a standards problem, as the use of their own insole systems leads to a violation of the law.
In this link by the DGUV, manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order that offer work shoes with insoles.
Who bears the cost of orthopaedic insoles?
Since the orthopaedic insole is individually fitted with a suitable safety shoe, costs arise that a company does not have to bear alone if a medical prescription is available. The cost bearers for this subsidy are not regulated nationwide, but the health insurance companies are excluded as cost bearers.
In the linked publication you will find regulations on the assumption of costs. Please make yourself >> HERE << knowledgeable!