FOOTWEAR
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
The boots we offer are strictly manufactured under international standards. Depending on
manufacturers locations you will find European (EN), American (ASTM) Or Canadian
(CSA) standards which are equivalent in terms of requirements and test methods on
safety & occupational boots for professional use.
European Standards EN20344, EN20345, EN20347 and EN344, EN345, EN347,
EN(20)344:
General Requirements
This standard defines the general requirements and test methods on safety footwear,
protective footwear and working footwear for professional use. It can only be used
together with EN (20)345 and EN (20)347 standard, which specify the footwear
requirements according to specific risks levels.
EN(20)345 : Specifications on Safety Footwear for Professional Use
This standard defines the basic and additional (optional) requirements on safety footwear
for professional use. This footwear include devices to protect the user against injuries
caused by accidents liable to occur in the industrial environment for which the boot has
been designed, fitted with safety toe-cap intended to deliver a protection against impacts
with an energy level equal to 200 joules.
Class 1 : Footwear made from all materials except natural or syntetic polymers
Class 2 : Footwear made from natural and syntetic polymers
SB.Basic properties: toe protection,good quality and design of outsole and shaft.
S4 Basic properties and anti-static properties, heel energy absorption.
S5 Like S4 and puncture resistant midsole, cleated outsole
EN(20)347 : Specifications on occupational footwear for professional Use
These footwear are different from safety footwear because they have no protective toecap against impact and crushing.
O4 anti-static properties, heel energy absorption
O5 Like O4 and puncture resistant midsole and cleated outsole
Optional Protection Symbol Explanation
Symbol
Protection
A
Antistatic
CI
Cold Insulation
E
Energy Absorption of seat region
HI
Heat Insulation
HRO
Heat Resistant Outsole
ORO/FO
Oil Resistant Outsole
P
Penetration Resistance
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American Standards ASTM F2413-05
ASTM F 2412-05 and F 2413-05 provides test methods and performance standards for
"Personal Protective Footwear" sold in the United States.
PR: puncture resistance of 270 lbf (1200N);
SD: static dissipative properties and electrical resistance of between 1 MOhm and
100MOhm.
“M” and “F” Markings - Male; Female;
"I" and "C" Markings - Impact and Compression Resistance
This is a test of a boot's capacity to protect the toe area of the foot against falling objects
or heavy rolling objects such as a forklift. The toe area is protected by using protective
toe cap construction, commonly referred to as "Steel Toes,"
There are 2 levels of protection available for Impact (I) and Compression (C)
resistance - Class 50 and 75. Class 75 is the highest and it is recommended for
most applications.
Impact: I/75 = 75 ft.lbf (101.7 Joules)*
I/50 = 50 ft.lbf (67.8 Joules)
Compression: C/75 = 2500 lbs (11 kN)
C/50 = 1750 lbs (7,8 kN)
*when a 50-pound (22,7 kg) weight is dropped from eighteen inches (46 cm) onto the
protective cap. Test Clearances after test for impact and compression : - 0.500 inch
(12.7mm)
“PR” Markings: puncture resistance midsole of 270 lbf (1200N) protects the wearer from
injury of sharp objects entering the footwear through the outsole. The puncture resistant
outsole covers a large area of the sole. A small area on the sides and back of the foot is
not covered by the protective midsole.
“SD” Marking: static dissipative properties and electrical resistance of between 1 MOhm
and 100 MOhm. Static dissipative boots help to prevent you from built up and unwanted
discharge of static electricity and reduced the hazard of explosion.
See also: http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2413.htm
Canadian Standard Z195
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
This serialized label indicates
certification by CSA International
This label is positioned inside the
quarter lining of the right boot.
CLASSES OF PROTECTION
One or more of the markings will appear on the outer side or the tongue of the right boot.
PROTECTION
MARKINGS
SAFETY FEATURES
RECOMMENDED USE
Green triangle indicates sole
puncture protection with a Grade
1 protective toe to withstand
impacts up to 125 Joules.
Comparable to a 22.7 kg (50 lb)
weight dropped from 0.6 m Sole
puncture protection is designed to
withstand a force of not less than
1200 Newtons (270 lbs) and
resist cracking after being
subjected to 1.5 million flexes.
For any industry, especially
construction and heavy work
environments, where sharp
objects, such as nails are present.
Blue rectangle indicates Grade 1
For industrial work environments
protective toe without sole
not requiring puncture protection.
puncture protection. Grade 1
protective toe withstands impacts
up to 125 Joules. Comparable to
a 22.7 kg (50lb) weight dropped
from 0.6 m.
Yellow rectangle with a green
"SD" and grounding symbol
indicates soles are staticdissipative. The outer soles are
made from an antistatic
compound, chemically bound into
the bottom components, capable
of dissipating an electrostatic
charge in a controlled manner.
The test criteria are 106 to 108
Ohms. Note that SD footwear
without toe protection will not
have sole protection certified by
CSA.
For any industry where a static
discharge can create a hazard for
workers or equipment.
See also:
http://www.csa-international.org/product_areas/occ_health_and_sports_safety/footwear/