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Safety Ratings

Choosing the right safety footwear is important. All day comfort is also important however your safety is paramount. It is not just about toe protection , there are many additional levels of protection to think about. Underfoot protection, anti-static, water resistant these are just some you need to consider.

A large degree of workplace accidents involve slips and trips so the level of slip resistance should also be considered in your job role. Make sure you choose footwear that has the correct level of protection for your industry be it warehouse, electrician, driver, hospitality or heavy construction.

Our safety footwear has been manufactured in accordance with CE EN ISO 20345:2022 standards. The safety ratings below are a guide to choosing the correct footwear for your job requirement. The rating for each style is clearly marked on all footwear. It is always advisable that a risk assessment is carried out in order to achieve the correct rating required.

SAFETY RATINGS CE EN ISO 20345:2022
SB
  • Basic safety protection.
  • 200 joule toe cap.
SBP
  • Basic safety protection.
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Steel Penetration Resistant midsole
SBL
  • Basic safety protection.
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Non-metal insert type PL
SBS
  • Basic safety protection.
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Non-metal insert type PS
S1
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
S1P
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Steel Penetration Resistant Midsole.
S1L
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Non-metal insert type PL
S1S
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Non-metal insert type PS
S2
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static Energy absorption.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Water penetration and absorption.
S3
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Steel Penetration resistance
  • Water absorption.
S3L
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Non-metal insert type PL
S3S
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Non-metal insert type PS
S4
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • All rubber or all polymeric anti-static footwear.
  • Energy absorption.
S5
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • All rubber or all polymeric anti-static footwear.
  • Energy absorption.
  • Steel penetration resistant midsole.
  • Cleated outsole.
S5L
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • All rubber or all polymeric anti-static footwear.
  • Energy absorption.
  • Non-metal insert type PL
  • Cleated outsole.
S5S
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • All rubber or all polymeric anti-static footwear.
  • Energy absorption.
  • Non-metal insert type PS
  • Cleated outsole.
S6
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static Energy absorption.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Water resistance of whole footwear.
S7
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Steel Penetration resistance
  • Water resistance of whole footwear.
S7L
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Non-metal insert type PL
  • Water resistance of whole footwear.
S7S
  • 200 joule toe cap.
  • Closed seat region.
  • Anti-static.
  • Energy absorption of seat region.
  • Non-metal insert type PS
  • Water resistance of whole footwear.
Additional Safety Category Ratings
A
  • Anti-static
AN
  • Ankle protection
C
  • Partially conductive footwear
CI
  • Cold insulation
CR
  • Cut resistant upper
E
  • Heel energy absorptionr
ESD
  • Electro-static dissipative footwear
FO
  • Resistant to fuel oil
HI
  • Heat insulation of outsole complex
HRO
  • Heat resistant outsole to 300°c
LG
  • Ladder Grip
M
  • Metatarsal protection
P
  • Penetration resistant midsole
PL
  • Non-metal insert type 4.5mm diameter nail
PS
  • Non-metal insert type 3.0mm diameter nail
SC
  • Scuff Cap abrasion
WR
  • Water resistant
WPA
  • Water penetration and absorption
WRU
  • Water penetration resistant upper
SLIP RESISTANCE
SR
Slip Resistance. Tested on ceramic floor tile and glycerine.
SRA
Footwear is tested on clay tiles with sodium lauryl sulphate solution and meets a minimum Coefficient (CoF) of Friction of 0.32 tested flat & CoF 0.28 tested at the heel. (CE EN ISO20345:2011)
SRB
Footwear is tested on stainless steel with a glycerol solution and meets a CoF of 0.18 tested flat & 0.13 tested at the heel. (CE EN ISO20345:2011)
SRC
Footwear indicates both SRA & SRB are met. (CE EN ISO20345:2011)
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