Protecting feet against hazards in the y providing appropriate safety boots is key to keeping your safe. The safety footwear you choose should meet legal standards and be appropriate for the task, the individual and the environment in which they are working. It must also be used and cared for correctly by those wearing them. There are many uncertified and inexpensive safety shoes on the market.For your safety you need to know more about the EN ISO 20345 safety shoes section.
What is EN ISO 20345
EN20345 is the standard protection for professional safety footwear. There is a qualifying test which all safety footwear must pass, after which further tests relating to additional safety aspects of the boot can be tested and certified against. This safety footwear standard requires all safety shoes to have front foot protection against a 200 joule impact. This is the amount of energy the toe region can absorb before breaking. Under the EN ISO 20345 standard there are different safety classes like S1 or S3 for example. Every safety shoe according to the EN ISO 20345 safety footwear standard will be tested on all possible aspects and will be granted an S-class.