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Safety Footwear can be recognised by this main International standard - EN ISO 20345:2011

This international standard species basic and additional (optional) requirements for safety footwear used for general purposes. It includes, for example, mechanical risks, slip resistance, thermal risks, ergonomic behaviour.

The toecap protects the wearer’s toes against risk of injury from falling objects and crushing when worn in work environments where potential hazards may occur. The midsole protects against the foot being pierced by underfoot objects.

The classification system used to identify the protection provided by the footwear is listed below:




Electrostatics – Standard test methods for specific applications footwear

This standard EN 61340-4-3:2018 describes a test method for determining the electrical resistance of footwear used in the control of electrostatic potential on people. This standard is suitable for use by the manufacturer of footwear as well as the end user.

Electrostatic conductive footwear

Footwear as tested by the method described in this standard with an electrical resistance of -

Electrostatic dissipative footwear

Footwear as tested by the method described in this standard with an electrical resistance of -

Floor/footwear system used for primary grounding – ESD Standard EN 61340

Occupational and safety shoes standard – EN ISO 20344 to EN ISO 20347.

The level of charge generated is infuenced by atmospheric humidity.


International Standards for Occupational Footwear

The International Standard EN ISO 20347:2012 specifies basic and additional (optional) requirements for occupational footwear that is not exposed to any mechanical risks (impact or compression).


European Standards for Slip Resistance

This European Standard EN ISO 13287:2019 specifies a method of test for the slip resistance of conventionally soled safety, protective and occupational footwear. It is not applicable to special purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs or similar.

The item of footwear to be tested is put on a surface, subjected to a given normal force and moved horizontally relative to the surface. The frictional force is measured and the dynamic coefficient of friction is calculated.

If the outsole passes both the ceramic tile test (SRA) and the steel floor test (SRB) it is marked as SRC.



European Standards for Protection Against Chemicals

Footwear protecting against chemicals EN 13832-2:2006 – Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions.

Resistance to degradation: Samples are placed in contact with the chemical for 23 hours.