Safety Information
RANGE
This safety and protective footwear has been selected to offer a comprehensive range
of styles allied to modern manufacturing methods which are suitable for all working
conditions.
SAFETY STANDARDS
Safety Footwear: Our footwear conforms to EN ISO20345:2011 Safety Footwear, giving 200 joule toe protection and EN ISO 20346:2014 Protective Footwear, giving 100 joule toe protection.
ESD - Electro Static Dissipative Footwear: ESD Footwear is designed specifically for the electronic components manufacturing and assembly industries. ESD conforms to EN 61340-5-1.
Occupational Footwear: Occupational Footwear conforms to EN ISO 20347:2011 standards.
EXTREME SIZES
Some styles are available in extra large sizes.
SLIP RESISTANCE
SRA - Tested on ceramic tile contamination with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.
SRB - Tested on smooth steel contamination with glycerol.
SRC - Passes both SRA and SRB Slip Tests.
EYEWEAR
All of our eyewear offer UV filter 99% absorption and meets the following standard: CE EN166:2001
CATEGORIES OF SAFETY FOOTWEAR
| SB | Impact and compression resistant toe cap. | |
| S1 | As SB with antistatic construction and energy absorbant heel. | |
| S2 | As S1 plus Water Resistant Upper. | |
| S3 | As S2 plus Penetration Resistant Midsole to 1100 Newtons. | |
| S4 | As S1 with Waterproof Polymer Upper. | |
| S5 | As S4 with Penetration Resistant Midsole to 1100 Newtons. |
OCCUPATIONAL FOOTWEAR:
| OB | Basic requirements for occupational footwear met (contains no protective toe cap). |
| O1 | As OB plus oil resistant sole, closed and energy absorbing seat region, and antistatic. |
| O2 | As O1 plus water penetration resistance and cleated sole |
| O4 | As OB plus oil resistant sole, energy absorbing seat region, antistatic |
| O5 | As O4 plus penetration resistance and cleated sole. |
MARKING CODES
| HRO | Resistance to High Heat 300°c |
| E | Heel Energy Absorption 20 joules |
| P | Penetration Resistance 1100 Newtons |
| CI | Insulation against cold |
| WRU | Water Penetration Resistant Uppers |
| A | Antistatic Range 100kΩ - 1000MΩ |
| FO | Resistance to fuel oil of outsole |
| WR | Water Resistant |
| CR | Cut Resistant Upper |
| HI | Heat Insulation of Sole Complex |
| AN | Ankle Protection |
SOLE PROPERTIES/RESISTANCE
| Heat | Oil | Acids/Alkalis (low concentration) | Solvents | |
| Dual Density Rubber/PU | 300°C | Y | Y | Y |
| Rubber | 300°C | Y | Y | Y |
| Dual Density P.U. | 200°C | Y | Y | Y |
| P.V.C./Nitrile | 130°C | Y | Y | Y |
| P.V.C. | 90°C | Y | Y | Y |
| Thermo Plastic Urethane (T.P.U.) | 200°C | Y | Y | Y |