Safety Information
RANGE
This safety and protective footwear has been selected to offer a comprehensive range of styles allied to modern manufacturing methods which are suitable for all working conditions.
SAFETY STANDARDS
Safety footwear conforming to EN ISO 20345:2011 standards give 200 Joule toe protection. The EN ISO 20345 standard for safety footwear has been updated in 2022, superseding the previous 2011 update. Slip Resistance has now been considered mandatory, therefore all safety footwear passing the 2022 standards is slip resistant. There is an option for an additional slip test to be carried out, which will be marked with an SR symbol. A new Scuff Cap Abrasion test has been added to establish the capabilities of protecting the toe cap. Also a Ladder Grip test assesses the footwear on ladder rungs to a firefighter standard. Please note that the tests for Puncture Resistance has changed to differentiate between steel and non-metallic plates (see notes for P, PL and PS in the tables). Please note that the 2011 certifcation is still valid, so the standards will run side by side until all safety footwear is re-tested to the new standards. No official end date has been given to the 2011 standards.
ESD - Electro Static Dissipative Footwear: ESD Footwear is designed specifically for the electronic components manufacturing and assembly industries. ESD conforms to EN 61340-5-1.
Occupational Footwear: Occupational Footwear conforms to EN ISO 20347:2012 standards.
EXTREME SIZES
Some styles are available in extra large sizes.
SLIP RESISTANCE
SR - New 2022 rating to replace SRA, SRB & SRC. Tested on a ceramic tile surface with glycerine. The heel & forepart has also been tested, not just the flat.
SRA - Tested on ceramic tile contamination with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.
SRB - Tested on smooth steel contamination with glycerol.
SRC - Passes both SRA and SRB Slip Tests.
EYEWEAR
All of our eyewear offer UV filter 99% absorption and meets the following standard: CE EN166:2001
CATEGORIES OF SAFETY FOOTWEAR
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SB |
Impact and compression resistant 200 joule toe cap |
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S1 |
As SB with antistatic construction and energy absorbant heel |
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S2 |
As S1 plus Water Resistant Upper. |
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S3 |
As S2 plus Penetration Resistant Midsole to 1100 Newtons |
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S3L |
(Non-metal insert type PL) as S2 + PL + Cleated Outsole |
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S3S |
(Non-metal insert type PS) as S2 + PS + Cleated Outsole |
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S4 |
As S1 with Waterproof Polymer Upper |
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S5 |
As S4 with Penetration Resistant Midsole to 1100 Newtons |
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S5L |
(Non-metal insert type PL) as S4 + PL + Cleated Outsole |
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S5S |
(Non-metal insert type PS) as S4 + PS + Cleated Outsole |
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S7L |
(Non-metal insert type PL) as S3 + WR |
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S7S |
(Non-metal insert type PS) as S3 + WR |
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SBH |
(Hybrid Footwear) Class II waterproof polymer & leather upper |
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OCCUPATIONAL FOOTWEAR:
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OB |
Basic requirements for occupational footwear met (contains no protective toe cap). |
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O1 |
As OB plus oil resistant sole, closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic. |
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O2 |
As O1 plus water penetration resistance and cleated sole |
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O3 |
As O2 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole |
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O4 |
As OB plus oil resistant sole, energy absorbing seat region, antistatic |
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O5 |
As O4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole. |
MARKING CODES
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HRO |
Resistance to High Heat 300°c |
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E |
Heel Energy Absorption 20 joules |
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P |
(Metal insert type P) Steel plate. Penetration resistant outsole. Lowest penetration value is not less than 1100N. |
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PL |
(Non-metal insert type PL). Penetration resistant outsole: Lowest penetration value is not less than 1100N and no separation of the layers occured during tests. Tested for general risks with a nail 4.5mm in diameter. |
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PS |
(Non-metal insert type PS). Penetration resistant outsole: Average penetration value is not less than 1100N. Tested for general risks with a nail 3mm in diameter (relevant for risks such as sewing needles or hypodermic needles). |
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CI |
Insulation against cold |
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WRU |
Water Penetration Resistant Uppers |
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WPA |
Water Penetration and Absorption (water resistant and breathable) |
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A |
Antistatic Range 100kΩ - 1000MΩ |
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FO |
Resistance to fuel oil of outsole |
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WR |
Water Resistant |
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CR |
Cut Resistant Upper |
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HI |
Heat Insulation of Sole Complex |
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AN |
Ankle Protection |
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LG |
Ladder Grip |
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SC |
Scuff Cap Abrasion - tested to 1,000 abrasion cycles |
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M |
Metatarsal Protection 100J Impact Energy |
SOLE PROPERTIES/RESISTANCE
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Heat |
Oil |
Acids/Alkalis (low concentration)
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Solvents |
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Dual Density PU/Rubber |
300°C |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Rubber |
300°C |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Dual Density P.U. |
120°C |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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P.V.C./Nitrile |
120°C |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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P.V.C. |
90°C |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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Thermo Plastic Urethane (T.P.U.) |
130°C |
Y |
Y |
Y |