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European Footwear Safety Standards
The codes applicable to European safety footwear are:
| Protected Area | Type of Protection | Code |
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| Steel Toe | Basic Impact 200 joules including compression 15,000 newtons | SB | | 200 joule toecap protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. | S1 | | 200 joule toecap protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Water penetration and water absorption resistance. | S2 | | 200 joule toecap protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Water penetration and water absorption resistance. Sole penetration resistance. Cleated outsole. | S3 | | Additional protections | Outsole resistance to hot contact: up to 300 °C | HRO | | Penetration resistance offered by a steel midsole: 1100 newtons | P | | Heel energy absorption: 20 joules | E | | Water penetration-resistant uppers | WRU | | Electrical resistance | Conductive: Maximum resistance 100 kΩ | O | | Antistatic: Range of 100 kΩ to 1000 MΩ | A | | Hostile environments | Insulation against cold | CI | | Insulation against heat | HI |
There is also EN ISO 20346:2004 for protective footwear (must comply to basic safety requirements but toe cap impact resistance requirement is lower - 100 Joules) & EN ISO 20347:2004 for Occupational Footwear (must comply to basic safety requirements with anti static and/or slip resistant properties. This standard does not require a protective toe cap)
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