India is the world’s third-largest automobile market. The country’s auto manufacturing ecosystem — from OEM assembly plants to tier-1 and tier-2 component suppliers — employs hundreds of thousands of workers in environments where foot hazard specifications vary significantly by zone.
Zone-by-Zone Specification
| Zone | Primary Hazard | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Body shop | Impact, metal edges, weld spatter | Rock PU / Hawk PU |
| Paint shop | Chemical, anti-static | Caliber PVC |
| Assembly line | Rolling vehicle crush, long standing | Jumbo Z+ PU / Hawk PU |
| Press shop | Severe impact, compression | Rock DD PU |
| Machine shop | Metal swarf, cutting fluids | Rock PU |
| Logistics/stores | Moderate impact, long standing | Hawk PU / LS-01 PU |
OEM Vendor Audit Compliance
Large Indian OEMs increasingly require tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers to demonstrate IS:15298 compliance in footwear as part of vendor audits. Mittal Safety Works provides the full documentation package required for OEM vendor qualification — BIS licence, ISO 9001, test reports. View our certifications.