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Choosingthe rightfootwear
Good footwear not only increases comfort and reducesfatigue, it also protects feet against accidents and damage,leaving the wearer free to do their job safely andunhindered.
Safety footwear in the UK is overseen by EuropeanStandards, such as EN ISO 20345 and EN13287, whichenforce manufacturers and retailers to adhere to strictquality control and clear labelling.
Whether you need antistatic, waterproof or no-slipfootwear, this quick guide should help you see what youneed to look out for.
WaterproofMidsole
Wide Fit
Metallic
SlipResistant
Antistatic
Non-Metallic
HeatResistant
ElectrostaticDissipative
Heat ResistantOutsole
ADDITIONALSAFETY FEATURES
Safety Feature
200-joule toe cap • • • • • • • • •Closed seat region (fully-enclosed heel) • • • • •Anti-static properties • • • • • • •Energy absorption of the seat region • • • • • • •Water penetration and absorptionresistance • • •Penetration resistance • •Cleated outsole • •All rubber or polymeric • •Penetration-resistant midsole • • •
BP 1P 2P
EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR EN ISO 20345
Test Method Coefficient of FrictionRequirement
Ceramic tile floor withsodium lauryl
Forward heel slipAt least 0.28 • •Forward flat slipAt least 0.32 • •
Steel floor with glycerolForward heel slipAt least 0.13 • •Forward flat slipAt least 0.18 • •
EUROPEAN STANDARD FOR SLIP RESISTANCE EN13287
UK 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Euro 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 46 47
FOOTWEAR SIZING