Every employee or safety manager asks the same question: what protection class should safety shoes have? ?
The differences between the protection classes The most common ones are often not clear enough.
We would therefore like to simply explain and present in more detail the structure of the protection classes.
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PROTECTION CLASS S1
A safety shoe of protection class S1 must meet the minimum requirements of a basic shoe.
The outer material and lining must meet a minimum level of tear resistance and resistance or permeability to water vapour.
In addition, the shoes of this protection class have a closed heel area. This mainly serves to improve the stability of the shoe and to protect the wearer's heel from external influences.
PROTECTION CLASS S1P
There protection class S1P has the same properties as protection class S1.
Shoes of this protection class are supplemented with penetration protection.
This midsole is available in steel or as a metal-free variant, which is important for protection against dangers threatening from below such as sharp objects lying around, nails or similar objects that could threaten the health of your feet.
These shoes are ideal for a working environment is rather dry.
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PROTECTION CLASS S2
In the protection class S2, safety shoes must meet all the requirements of class S1.
In addition, the shoe is subject to water penetration and permeability requirements. Water penetration (expressed as the increase in mass of the textile plate after 60 minutes) must not exceed 0.2 g and water absorption must not exceed 30%.
Important: the protection class S2 has no protection against penetration. Protection class S2 is suitable for difficult activities in wet environments such as concrete work, work in sewers or aqueducts or during the treatment of chemical substances
PROTECTION CLASS S3
A S3 shoe meets the requirements of the protection class S2. The shoe is completed with penetration protection and a profiled outsole, for improved slip resistance and sure footing.
With the sole design with a good profile thickness that ensures excellent grip and stability, even in extreme outdoor ground conditions.
THE S3 class safety shoes are suitable for arduous work on construction sites, in storage areas, when handling pallet trucks, pallets, forklifts or in civil engineering.
