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PPE Standards
Standards
Notes
• Slip resistance is mandatory under EN ISO 20345:2022. Optional extra tests marked SR.
• Midsole penetration protection can be metallic (P) or non-metallic (PL / PS).
• Waterproof markings: WR = fully waterproof footwear, WPA = water penetration & absorption tested.
• Additional markings (e.g., LG) indicate special outsole properties such as ladder grip.
EN ISO 20345 – Safety Footwear
EN ISO 20345:2022 is the current standard for safety footwear with protective toe caps, tested for 200 joules
impact. It supersedes both EN ISO 20345:2011 and the older EN 345 standard. The standard de昀椀nes classes
of footwear (SB, S1–S7) based on features such as toe protection, heel/anti static/energy absorption, water
resistance, midsole penetration protection, and slip-resistant outsoles.
Feature
SB
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
Toe Cap
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Optional
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
Closed heel,
anti static,
energy
absorption
r
r
Water
resistant
upper
Water
resistant
upper
Fully
waterproof
polymer/rubber
Fully
waterproof
polymer/rubber
Fully
waterproof
(entire boot)
Fully
waterproof
(entire boot)
r
r
r
r
r
Outsole / Slip
Resistance
Basic slip
resistance
Slip resistant
Slip resistant
Slip resistant
Slip resistant
Cleated /
slip resistant
Slip resistant
Cleated /
slip resistant
Typical
Use Case
Basic safety
footwear
General work
environments
Outdoor work,
moderate
exposure
Outdoor work,
moderate
exposure
Waterproof
work boots /
moulded
footwear
Heavy-duty
waterproof
environments
Modern
waterproof
S2 equivalent
Modern
waterproof
S3 equivalent
Heel /
Antistatic /
Energy
Absorption
Waterproof /
Upper
Midsole /
Penetration
Protection
Penetration
resistant
midsole
Glove Standards
EN 388:2016 + A1:2018 – Mechanical Protection Gloves
This standard measures a glove’s protection against abrasion, cuts, tearing and puncture.
Results are shown as a series of numbers and letters.
Rating Breakdown:
• Abrasion (1–4): Wear resistance
• Cut/Coup (1–5): Blade cut under circular test
• Tear (1–4): Force needed to tear the glove
• Puncture (1–4): Resistance to sharp points
• TDM Cut (A–F): ISO cut test for high-cut materials
• Impact (P): Optional test; “P” means passed
Example: 4 3 4 2 D P indicates high abrasion/tear resistance, moderate coup-cut and
puncture performance, TDM cut level D, and passed impact protection.
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Penetration
resistant
midsole
