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CERTIFICATES AND SYMBOLS

SAFETY (S) FOOTWEAR is used in workplaces where there is a risk of mechanical injury. It is equipped with toe caps
15kN. Safety footwear is classified as personal protective equipment and meets the requirements of the standard EN ISO
that protect the toes from injury. Their durability is tested by an impact with energy of 200 J and a compression of at least

20345:2011.

Requirements

Categories of occupational footwear (S)

Toe cap - toe protection against impact with energy of 200 J
and a compression of at least 15 kN
Puncture resistance (P)

Closed heel area
Slip resistance (SRA or SRB or SRC)
Antistatic properties (A)
Energy absorption in the heel area (E)

Water penetration resistance (WRU)
Water resistance (WR)
Resistance to contact with oil (FO)
Carved sole

OCCUPATIONAL (O) FOOTWEAR - footwear with protective properties designed to protect the wearer from injuries that
may result from accidents. Occupational footwear is classified as personal protective equipment and meets the require-
ments of EN ISO 20347:2012.

Requirements

Categories of occupational footwear (O)

Puncture resistance (P)
Closed heel area
Resistance to contact with oil
Antistatic properties (A)
Energy absorption in the heel area (E)

Water penetration resistance (WRU)
Water resistance (WR)
Slip resistance (SRA or SRB or SRC)
Carved sole