Sicherheitsschuhe is essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for safeguarding workers’ feet in sectors such as industrial production, construction, logistics, manufacturing, and energy. For buyers and corporate users, selecting safety footwear that meets international standards is crucial for ensuring employee safety and regulatory compliance.
The European market widely adopts EN ISO 20345:2022 as the certification standard for professional safety footwear. This standard outlines the fundamental protective requirements that safety footwear must meet, including resistance to impact, puncture, and slipping, as well as antistatic and water-resistant properties.
What Is the EN ISO 20345:2022 Safety Footwear Standard?
EN ISO 20345:2022 is an international standard for industrial safety footwear. It mandates that safety footwear be equipped with a protective toe cap capable of withstanding an impact energy of 200 Joules and a compression force of 15 kN. Compared to previous versions, EN ISO 20345:2022 features upgraded requirements for slip resistance, water resistance, and testing methods, enabling safety footwear to perform effectively in increasingly complex work environments.
Main Safety Classes Under EN ISO 20345:2022
Based on their protective functions, EN ISO 20345:2022 categorizes safety footwear into several classes; buyers most frequently focus on classes S1, S2, S3, and the newly introduced S7.
S1 Safety Shoes: Suitable for dry environments, such as warehouses, assembly workshops, and indoor manufacturing areas.
Key features include: impact protection (toe cap), antistatic properties, and heel energy absorption.
S2 Safety Shoes: An upgraded version of S1 that adds water-resistant upper properties (WPA).
Suitable for: food processing industries, cleaning and maintenance work, damp production environments, and semi-outdoor work areas.
S3 Safety Shoes: One of the most widely used safety footwear classes in the industrial sector. Building upon S2 features, these add a puncture-resistant midsole and a slip-resistant outsole.
Suitable for: construction sites, mining, logistics and transportation, and heavy industrial manufacturing.
For workers facing sharp objects, uneven terrain, and outdoor environments, S3 safety shoes offer more comprehensive protection.
S7 Safety Shoes – Advanced Waterproof Safety Protection
The EN ISO 20345:2022 standard introduced the new S7 rating, specifically designed for work environments requiring superior waterproofing.
S7 safety shoes typically feature: waterproof membrane construction, impact-resistant toe caps, puncture protection, and high-performance slip-resistant soles.
Suitable for: mining, the oil and gas industry, outdoor engineering projects, and work in consistently wet environments.
How to Choose the Right EN ISO 20345:2022 Safety Shoes?
Select the appropriate specifications based on your actual work environment: S1-rated shoes are suitable for dry indoor settings; S2 is recommended for wet environments; and S3 or S7 ratings are better suited for complex environments such as construction sites and mines.
Why Choose AEGISEC EN ISO 20345:2022 Safety Footwear?
EN ISO 20345:2022 certified
Lightweight fiberglass toe cap
Rutschfeste Laufsohle
Waterproof safety technology
Comfortable wide toe box design
As a professional manufacturer of safety footwear, AEGISEC continuously develops products that meet international standards, representing a vital investment in long-term workplace safety management.
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