Safety shoes European standard

The European standard of safety shoes mainly involves the European Common market safety specification standards, of which the most common is the EN ISO 20345 standard, which specifies the performance and test methods of safety shoes in detail. The following is a detailed interpretation of the European Standard for safety shoes (in particular EN ISO 20345) :

First, standard overview

Standard name: EN ISO 20345 "Personal Protective Equipment - Safety Shoes"

European Organization for Standardization (CEN) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Latest version: EN ISO 20345:2022 (becomes harmonised on 11 May 2023, replacing the original second edition EN ISO 20345:2011)

Second, the main contents and changes

1. Anti-slip test

Changes: The SRA/SRB/SRC identifier has been eliminated, and the original SRA anti-slip grade has been included in the basic requirements of the standard. The anti-slip test was performed on the tile floor using glycerin instead of dodecyl sulfate solution. The original SRC mark is changed to the SR mark, indicating that it meets the non-slip test of dodecyl sulfate solution and glycerin on the tile floor.

2. Anti-puncture test

Changes: For S1P and S3 class safety shoes, the symbol P is retained, but only for safety shoes with metal anti-puncture pads. Non-metal puncture pads are available in two grades: PL and PS. The PL level is subject to the classic 4.5mm large puncture nail test, while the PS level is subject to the more rigorous 3mm small puncture nail test.

3. Add nonconforming items

Content: Non-breathable area >25% is considered as not passed. In addition, the area and permeability of non-water vapor permeable materials are also specified in detail.

4. Waterproof requirements

Change: The symbol "WRU" was deleted and the symbol "WPA" was introduced, requiring that non-functional and decorative risks and perforations should not occur on footwear, unless the requirements for waterproofing are met. All shoes waterproof is still the original WR logo.

Third, other relevant standards

In addition to EN ISO 20345, there are other European standards that also cover safety shoes, such as:

EN 344:1997: This standard specifies the structure and performance indicators of the type design, the whole shoe, the upper side, the inside of the shoe, the tongue, the insole, the outsole, etc.

EN 345-1, EN 346-1, EN 347-1: These standards are classified according to the protective ability and use of the shoe head, such as the impact resistance.

Fourth, market application

Product certification: Safety shoes entering the European market need to pass CE certification and product certification by the Notified Body (NB agency).

Market feedback: From the market feedback, safety shoes in line with European standards have a high degree of recognition and demand in the EU market.

To sum up, the European standard for safety shoes (in particular EN ISO 20345) provides strict standards and guidance for the design, production and testing of safety shoes, ensuring that the quality and performance of safety shoes meet the needs of the European market and regulatory requirements.

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