Footwear
Quality measures

Tests conducted:
– Ergonomics, sizes
– Slip resistant sole testing
– Tests on the complete shoe and components
– Tests on accessories (zippers, “strap” closure, metal and plastic accessories)
– Labelling
– Defect analysis
– Tests on fabrics
– Colour stability tests
– Tests on contents of prohibited substances
– Water tightness and impermeability

The table below lists the harmonised standards required for EC certification of protective clothing.
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EN ISO 20345
Safety footwear
EN ISO 20346
Protective Footwear
EN ISO 20347
Occupational footwear
EN 12568
Toecaps and penetration resistant inserts
EN ISO 20349
Footwear protecting against thermal risks and molten metal splashes
EN ISO 15090
Footwear for firefighters
EN ISO 17249
Safety footwear with resistance to chain saw cutting
EN 61340
Electrical resistance for ESD footwear
EN 13832-2
Footwear protecting against chemicals – Part 2: Requirements for footwear resistant to chemicals under laboratory conditions
EN 13634
Safety footwear for motorcycling
CEI EN 50321
Electrically insulating footwear for working on low voltage installations
ASTM F2413-11
Standard Test Methods for Foot ProtectionZ
CSA Z195-09
Protective footwear