1.1 All the testing apparatus shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of such checks/calibration maintained.

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1 Doc:STI/5557/6, SCHEME OF TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE RUBBER KNEE AND ANKLE BOOTS ACCORDING TO IS 5557:2004 (FOURTH REVISION) 1.0 LABORATORY- A laboratory shall be maintained, which shall be suitably equipped and staffed, where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with the method given in the specification. 1.1 All the testing apparatus shall be periodically checked and calibrated and records of such checks/calibration maintained. 2.0 TEST RECORDS- All records of tests and inspection shall be kept in suitable forms approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards. 2.1 Copies of any records and other connected papers that may be required by Bureau shall be made available at any time on request. 3.0 QUALITY CONTROL- It is recommended that, as far as possible, Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods may be used for controlling the quality of the product during production as envisaged in this Scheme[See IS 397(Part 1):2003, IS 397 (Part 2):2003 and IS 397 (Part 3):2003]. 3.1 In addition, efforts should be made to gradually introduce a quality management system in accordance with the quality system modules as per IS/ISO STANDARD MARK - The Standard Mark as given in column (1) of the first schedule of the licence, shall be stamped on the underside of each boots; provided always that the boot to which this mark is thus applied conforms to all requirements of specification.

2 Doc:STI/5557/6, 5.0 MARKING - In addition, the following information shall be given on each rubber knee and ankle boot:. a) Name of the manufacturer or his recognized trade mark on the outside; if any b) Size, variety and type stamped on the inside and moulded on the waist of the outer sole; c) Identification in code number to enable the date and lot number to be traced back to the factory records; and d) 'Made in India', if required; e) Licence No. (CM/L ) 6.0 LEVELS OF CONTROL - The test as indicated in Table 1, attached and at the levels of control specified therein, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory which is covered by this Scheme and appropriate records and charts maintained in accordance with item 2 of this Scheme. All the production which conforms to the Indian Standard and covered by this licence shall be marked with the Standard Mark. 6.1 On the basis of test results, decisions shall be taken regarding conformity of the control unit as a whole to the requirements of the specification. 6.2 CONTROL UNIT - Finished boots of one type produced in one day shall constitute a control unit. 6.3 Rubber knee boots shall be manufactured strictly as per Clause to of the specification. In addition to this, Type 1 boots shall conform to requirement of consolidation test as per Cl and Type 2 boots shall conform to the requirements of consolidation test and resistance to oil as per Clause and respectively After every operation each pair shall be inspected and only if found satisfactory, shall be taken for further processing. 6.4 Consignment of Rubber Component - Consignment of rubber component in mixing mill at one time (one mixing). 6.5 Cotton Fabric - Each consignment of cotton fabric supplied at one time. 6.6 Steel Toe-Cap - Each consignment of the material supplied at one time. 6.7 Steel toe-caps, Type II to be used shall conform to IS 5852:2004. In case the steel toecaps bear the Standard Mark, further testing on steel toe-cap is not necessary.

3 Doc:STI/5557/6, 6.8 A separate record shall be maintained giving information relating to the rejection of lots of boots which do not conform to the specification and the method of their disposal. Such lots, shall in no case be stored together with those conforming to the specification. 7.0 REJECTION- A separate record providing the detailed information regarding the rejected control units and mode of their disposal shall be maintained. Such material if packed in containers shall in no case be stored together with that conforming to specification. 8.0 SAMPLES- The licensee shall supply, free of charge the sample(s) required in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (Certification) Regulations, 1988, as subsequently amended, from his factory or godowns. The Bureau shall pay for the samples taken by it from the open market. 9.0 REPLACEMENT- Whenever a complaint is received soon after the goods with Standard Mark have been purchased and used, and if there is adequate evidence that the goods have not been misused, defective goods are replaced free of cost by the licensee, in case the complaint is proved to be genuine and the warranty period (where applicable) has not expired. The final authority to judge the conformity of the product to the Indian Standard shall be with the Bureau. The firm should have own complaint investigation system as per IS In the event of any damages caused by the goods bearing the standard mark, or claim being filed by the consumer against BIS Standard Mark and not conforming to the relevant Indian Standards, entire liability arising out of such non conforming products shall be of licensee and BIS shall not in any way be responsible in such cases STOP MARKING- The marking of the product shall be stopped under intimation to the Bureau if, at any time, there is some difficulty in maintaining the conformity of the product to the specification, or the testing equipment goes out of order. The marking may be resumed as soon as the defects are removed under intimation to BIS. The marking of the product shall be stopped immediately if directed to do so by BIS for any reason. The marking may then be resumed only after permission is given by the BIS. The information regarding resumption of markings shall also be sent to the Bureau PRODUCTION DATA The licensee shall send to BIS, as per the enclosed proforma, a statement of the quantity produced, marked and exported by him and the trade value thereof during the half year ending 30 June and 31 December. This statement is required to be forwarded to BIS on or before the 31 st day of July and January for the proceeding half-year.

4 IS 5557:2004 INDUSTRIAL AND SAFETY RUBBER KNEE BOOTS Table 1 Levels of Control (Para 6 of the Scheme of testing and inspection) TEST DETAILS Clause Requirements Test Method Clause Reference Design IS 5557: 2004 & Fig.- 1,2& Size IS 5557: 2004 IS1638: Thickness & Table Rubber Components i) Relative density ii) Hardness (IRHD) iii) Change in initial hardness: after accelerated ageing at100±2 C (IRHD) iv) Tensile Strength LEVELS OF CONTROL No. of Frequency Samples Each Pair Three Each IS 5557: 2004 Three Each IS:3400(Pt-9) One Each IS:3400(Pt-2) Three Each IS:3400(Pt-4) Three Each Doc:STI/5557/6, Remarks v) Elongation at break vi) Change in Tensile Strength after accelerated ageing at100+2c for 48 hrs vii) Change in Elongation at break in percentage Fabric & Protective Steel Toe Cap IS:5557: 2004 One IS:1969: IS:5852:2004 Three Pairs Each consignment Each consignment Further testing not required if Steel Toe Caps are bearing Standard Marks

5 IS 5557:2004 INDUSTRIAL AND SAFETY RUBBER KNEE BOOTS Table 1 Levels of Control (Para 6 of the Scheme of testing and inspection) Doc:STI/5557/6, Preparation of Test Pieces for above tests & Table Construction & Fig.- 1,2,3,4&5 and Table-3 IS:5557: 2004 IS:5557: 2004 Each Pair After every operation each pair shall be inspected and only if found satisfactory, shall be taken for further processing Heat Treatment IS:5557: 2004 One Each Composite Strength IS:5557: 2004 One Each Flexing endurance Table-4 & Annex-B IS:5557: 2004 One Each Leakage IS: 5557: 2004 Each Pair Resistance Test Consolidation Test IS:5557: 2004 Two Each Performance Test Annex-C IS:5557: 2004 One Each Height of Boots IS:5557: 2004 Three Each Resistance to Oil (for Type-2 Boots) Annex-E IS:5557: 2004 One Each

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