Safety shoe certification level

The level of certification of safety shoes is usually divided according to the protective features and performance standards they provide. Different countries and regions may have different certification standards and systems, but generally speaking, the certification level of safety shoes can be summarized from the following aspects:

First, protection level

The protection level of safety shoes is mainly divided according to the degree of protection of the foot, and common grades include:

An1 protection level: The best protection level, mainly suitable for metallurgy, mining, port, ship, loading and unloading, quarrying, heavy industry and other workplaces to wear, these places often have heavy falls, sharp objects and other high risk factors.

An2 protection level: Good protection level, meet the usual anti-crash, anti-collision function, suitable for machinery, construction, petrochemical and other workplaces.

An3 protection level: Suitable for electronics, food, hospitals and other fields, which although relatively low risk, but still need a certain level of foot protection.

An4 and An5 levels of protection: Suitable for work scenarios such as the textile industry, the level of protection is relatively low, but it can also provide a certain level of foot protection.

Second, functional authentication

In addition to the level of protection, safety shoes may also be certified for specific functions, such as:

Anti-smash certification: Safety shoes must be able to withstand a certain amount of impact to protect toes from heavy objects. This certification usually requires the shoes to meet certain standards in static pressure and impact tests.

Pierce Proof Certification: The midsole material of safety shoes needs to be strong and ductile enough to prevent sharp objects from penetrating through the sole. This certification is usually verified by a specific puncture test.

Anti-static certification: Safety shoes that work in flammable and explosive environments need to have anti-static functions to prevent static electricity from building up and causing fire or explosion. The resistance value of anti-static safety shoes must be within a certain range to ensure the effectiveness of its anti-static performance.

Anti-slip certification: Although there is no special national standard for anti-slip performance in China, many safety shoes will verify their anti-slip performance through industry standards or enterprise standards. The soles of non-slip safety shoes are usually made of special materials or designed to increase friction with the ground.

Third, other certifications

In addition, safety shoes may also need to meet other relevant certification requirements, such as:

Insulation certification: For safety shoes that need to be exposed to high voltage environments, insulation performance certification is required to ensure that they can effectively prevent the transmission of current through the sole to the human body.

Acid and alkali resistance certification: Safety shoes used in chemical and other industries need to have acid and alkali resistance to prevent chemical damage to the foot.

Fourth, certification bodies and standards

The certification of safety shoes is usually carried out by a professional certification body, such as the State Administration of Work Safety in China (now the Ministry of Emergency Management) or its authorized certification body. The certification process is tested and evaluated in accordance with relevant national or industry standards. Common safety shoe-related standards include GB21148-2007 "Personal protective equipment professional shoes" and so on.

Fifth, summary

The certification level of safety shoes is a comprehensive evaluation index which covers many aspects such as protection level, functional certification, other certification and certification bodies and standards. When choosing safety shoes, the required certification level and functional requirements should be determined according to the specific working environment and needs to ensure the safety of workers' feet.

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