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)