The Law 

The personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, require that Safety Footwear be worn in hazardous areas.

The Hazards

Foot related hazards can come from a variety of situations. Typical hazards include impact from a falling object onto the toe, penetration from a sharp object through the sole, slipping and falling, electrical resistance, heat, cold, water and chemicals.   

PPE Surveys and Product Training

In order to select the correct PPE for the job, a process of Risk Assessment, Job Survey and Product Training will be required. Feel free to call on our customer service team’s extensive product knowledge and industry experience to help you in your assessments.

Risk Categories 

The PPE regulations classify products and hazards into three Risk categories. Safety footwear is classified into Intermediate (category II). Foundry Safety Footwear is classified at High Risk (Category III).

Standards 

Safety Footwear has several standards according to the use to which it is used.
EN ISO 20345:2004 

The minimum standard that all safety footwear sold into the must comply with. 

Impact 200 joules,
Compression 15000 Newtons

Categories within EN ISO 20345;

SB - Basic requirements, toecap 200 joules   

S1 - Basic requirements plus - Closed back, Anti-static, Energy absorbing heel  

S2 - S1 requirements plus - Water resistance  

S3 - S2 requirements plus - Penetration resistance (steel mid-sole), Cleated soles  

S1 = Safety basic with Closed back, Anti-static, Energy absorbing heel

S1-P = Safety basic with Closed back, Anti-static, Energy absorbing heel and a protective mid-plate. 

SB-P and S1-P are the most common safety footwear standards in the ; S3 is also fast becoming one of the leaders which people class as the premier of safety boots. 

It is the law that all safety footwear features their full specification on the boot or shoe most commonly under the tongue.

    Anti Static Shoe/Boot

  Cambrelle Linings provide comfort, durability and moisture management in the most active of conditions, ensuring feet are kept comfortable all day.
  Energy absorbing design for greater comfort over long periods of work.

  Fully non metallic design.

  Full protection midsole conform to safety standards.

   Full protection of the toes with the use of a protective toe cap.

   Heat resistant up  to 300 degrees c.

  Oil resistant soles for oily environments. 
   Unisex model suitable for male and Female users.  

  Fully water repellent design.    

  Fully waterproof design.