Good ones
safety shoes protect feet from external hazards with a steel toe cap, antistatic sole and sturdy construction.
They also prevent risks associated with permanent overload.
A person cannot work comfortably if they are faced with significant friction on their feet or excessive strain due to poor body posture.
What are the requirements for safety shoes?
In addition to the aforementioned requirements of "protection against external hazards" and "protection against damage caused by high loads", for several years now there has been an aesthetic requirement imposed on safety shoes.
They must of course protect, but they must also offer a pleasant and suitable aesthetic appearance.
What are the European standards for safety shoes?
The basic requirements for safety shoes according to European standards are divided into three categories:
- EN ISO 20345 : Safety shoes or boots with protective toe caps for heavy loads, the protective effect of which against impacts with an energy of 200 J has been tested.
- EN ISO 20347 : Professional shoes or boots for work areas with low risk of injury, without protective toe cap.
- DGUV 112-191 (formerly BGR 191): Suitable for orthopedic modifications.
The different categories of safety shoes
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safety shoes are divided into two groups depending on the materials used.
Footwear made of leather or other materials (group 1) or fully moulded or vulcanised footwear (group 2).
On this basis, we obtain the distribution of safety shoes in 5 protection classes (S1-S5).
Safety shoes according to EN ISO 20345 (which succeeded EN 345) are shoes with toe caps protection for high loads, the protective effect of which was tested with an energy of 200 J.
General requirements and test methods for footwear are governed by EN ISO 20344 (the successor to EN 344).
Different categories of safety shoes are defined there. Find out about additional requirements for footwear.
