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Get the right footwear

The choice of safety footwear depends on the type of occupational risk. European Standards Footwear Classification
As with all footwear, additional safety features may be required such as The principal classification of footwear is based on the level of protection
penetration resistance, electrical resistance, heat resistance etc. These offered by the footwear. The table below explains the standards in detail.
shoes are marked with the relevant industrial symbols

ENISO 20345

Safety Footwear. Highest protection. Toecaps tested to 200 joules for S classification.

200 joule toecap protection. Depending on the test conditions chosen, foot-
Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). wear tested according to the EN standards is now
Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of marked with the one of the following codes, SRA,
seat region. Water penetration and water Reinforced toe cap Anti slip sole SRB, SRC.
absorption resistance. Plus penetration
resistance. Cleated outsole. The codes indicate that the footwear has met the
specified requirements when tested as follows:
200 joule toe cap protection, closed
seat region (fully enclosed heal), anti- Tested on ceramic tile wetted
static properties, energy seat region, Penetration resistant midsole Oil and fuel Resistant with dilute solution
penetration resistant midsole.

SRB Tested on smooth steel
with glycerol
Composite to 200J toe-cap, Water repellent upper Heat resistant outsole
o
midsole and eyelets. up to 300 C.
Tested under both the
above conditions

COMPOSITE Composite toe-cap and midsole. Fully waterproof Anti-Static Sole Footwear products once tested and certified are
stamped with the CE mark. The manufacturer also
provides user information indicating the
applications for which the footwear is suitable.