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Safety footwearBuying guide
Safety Footwear
Buying guide Health and Safety LegislationEN ISO 20345:2011 specifies basic and additional requirements for safety footwear. If a shoe conforms, it will be found within the product information label in the footwear. SB - Safety basic 200 joule toecap protection and oil resistant is the standard requirement met, however in addition, slip resistant ratings that meet other standards will vary in a range of workplace hazards, these are shown below:
• SB - Safety basic 200 joule toecap protection and oil resistant.
• S1 - 200 joule toecap protection, closed heel, oil resistant, anti-static, energy absorbing heel area.
• S1P - 200 joule toecap protection, closed heel, oil resistant, anti-static, energy absorbing heel area, pierce resistant midsole.
• S2 - 200 joule toecap protection, closed heel, oil resistant, anti-static, energy absorbing heel area, water resistant upper.
• S3 - 200 joule toecap protection, closed heel, oil resistant, anti-static, energy absorbing heel area, water resistant upper, plus pierce resistant midsole, cleated out-sole (tread).
• S4 - 200 joule toecap protection, all rubber or all polymeric footwear, oil resistant, anti-static, energy absorbing heel area.
• S5 - 200 joule toecap protection, all rubber or all polymeric footwear, oil resistant, anti-static, energy absorbing heel area, plus pierce resistant midsole, cleated out-sole (tread).
• HRO - Sole resistant to 300ºC.
Meanings: • Antistatic - Preventing the build-up of static
electricity or reducing its effects.
• SRA - Tested on ceramic tile wetted with diluted soap solution.
• SRB - Tested on smooth steel with glycerol.
• SRC - Tested under both the above conditions.
Choose the right footwearCertain working environments require strict regulations for the provision of safety footwear, which is why at Alexandra we offer a vast range within which you will be able to identify the appropriate footwear to meet the needs of your workers, relating to the hazards identified in your risk assessment.
We offer varying styles from lightweight composite safety boots to slip resistant occupational footwear from leading brands such as Magnum, Dr.Martens, CAT and Toffeln; alongside our ever popular and cost effective Blackrock range. Design, brand and protection are key considerations when choosing footwear; however comfort is also vital when wearing footwear for long wearing periods, especially within hostile conditions.
Slip ResistanceSafety footwear can play a crucial part in preventing injury; particularly from slips. Purchasing footwear with a slip resistant sole can help prevent slips, trips and falls which are the most common cause of injury at work. The range that Alexandra provides can help to prevent prevailing hazards within a working environment.
Slip resistance testing will only grow in importance as consumers become more quality conscious. With new styles of footwear undergoing intermittent re-testing, the reputable EN ISO 13287 has advanced SRA, SRB and SRC ratings which are now commonly used. Please see below the ‘Safety Icons Key’ which relate to each specific requirement.
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes footwear with safety toecap
Flame retardant
EN531 flame retardant
More info online
Water resistant
147 gsm
100% cotton Wash
40 Industrially launderable
160 gsm
180 gsm
190 gsm
195 gsm
210 gsm
220 gsm
245 gsm
260 gsm
300 gsm
Wash 50
Wash 60
100% polyester
100% nylon
100% acrylic
100% wool
147 gsm
160 gsm
180 gsm
190 gsm
195 gsm
210 gsm
220 gsm
245 gsm
260 gsm
300 gsm
200 gsm
200 gsm
150 gsm
150 gsm
275 gsm
270 gsm
Wash 40
Wash 50
Wash 60
Easycare
100% cotton
100% polyester
100% nylon
100% acrylic
100% wool
Actionback
Adjustablecuff
Cottonrich
Fourlengths
Lightweight
Long & shortsleeved
Minimumiron
Pleatpockets
Thermal
Shower resistant
Water repellent
Water proof
Moisturewicking
Machinewashable
Best buy Best value
£
Actionback
Double actionback
Adjustablecuff
Cottonrich
Actualsize
Fourlengths
Lightweight
Long & shortsleeved
Minimumiron
Pleatpockets
Touchfree
Touchfree
Nongreasy
Nongreasy
Softbrushed
Fluidrepellent
Windresistant
Touchfree
Anti-scratch
Anti-fog
Anti-syringe Anti-
static
Anti-staticsole
Anti-microbial
Anti-UV
Nonmetallic
Nonmetallic
COOLMAX®
All trilby hats XS - L
Available sizes
Available sizes
Menswear
145 gsm
320 gsm
280 gsm
Easycare
Easyiron
Easyiron
Steeltoe cap
Silk
Leather
Maternity
Steeltoe cap
Vacuumpacked
Infectioncontrol
Vacuumpacked
Stretchfabric
Shockabsorption
205 gsm
115 gsm
230 gsm
100 gsm
105 gsm
255 gsm
Twolengths
Twolengths
Threelengths
Fivelengths
Womenswear EN1149
EN1149antistaticInteractive
Cooltex
EN149respiration
EN352ear
EN471hi-vis
EN397hard hat
EN166eye
Petrol & chemicalresistant
EN388glove
EN812bump cap
EN812 A1bump cap
Recycled
EN510anti-entanglement
Solarprotection
ClassicLoose fit
CLContemporary
Feminine fit
CFShockabsorbent
Nonsafety
Breath-able
Shockabsorbent
Spikeresistant
EN812bump cap
Electric arc
Cutresistant
EN511Cold resistant
EN511Cold resistant
Cold resistant
Chemical protection
Antistatic
EN1150hi-vis
Windproof
EN14052hard hat
EN50365hard hat
EN343
Denotes waterproof footwear
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes footwear with safety midsole
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes water repellent footwear
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes SRB rating
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes footwear suitable for women
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes SRA rating
Flame retardant
EN531 flame retardant
More info online
Water resistant
147 gsm
100% cotton Wash
40 Industrially launderable
160 gsm
180 gsm
190 gsm
195 gsm
210 gsm
220 gsm
245 gsm
260 gsm
300 gsm
Wash 50
Wash 60
100% polyester
100% nylon
100% acrylic
100% wool
147 gsm
160 gsm
180 gsm
190 gsm
195 gsm
210 gsm
220 gsm
245 gsm
260 gsm
300 gsm
200 gsm
200 gsm
150 gsm
150 gsm
275 gsm
270 gsm
Wash 40
Wash 50
Wash 60
Easycare
100% cotton
100% polyester
100% nylon
100% acrylic
100% wool
Actionback
Adjustablecuff
Cottonrich
Fourlengths
Lightweight
Long & shortsleeved
Minimumiron
Pleatpockets
Thermal
Shower resistant
Water repellent
Water proof
Moisturewicking
Machinewashable
Best buy Best value
£
Actionback
Double actionback
Adjustablecuff
Cottonrich
Actualsize
Fourlengths
Lightweight
Long & shortsleeved
Minimumiron
Pleatpockets
Touchfree
Touchfree
Nongreasy
Nongreasy
Softbrushed
Fluidrepellent
Windresistant
Touchfree
Anti-scratch
Anti-fog
Anti-syringe Anti-
static
Anti-staticsole
Anti-microbial
Anti-UV
Nonmetallic
Nonmetallic
COOLMAX®
All trilby hats XS - L
Available sizes
Available sizes
Menswear
145 gsm
320 gsm
280 gsm
Easycare
Easyiron
Easyiron
Steeltoe cap
Silk
Leather
Maternity
Steeltoe cap
Vacuumpacked
Infectioncontrol
Vacuumpacked
Stretchfabric
Shockabsorption
205 gsm
115 gsm
230 gsm
100 gsm
105 gsm
255 gsm
Twolengths
Twolengths
Threelengths
Fivelengths
Womenswear EN1149
EN1149antistaticInteractive
Cooltex
EN149respiration
EN352ear
EN471hi-vis
EN397hard hat
EN166eye
Petrol & chemicalresistant
EN388glove
EN812bump cap
EN812 A1bump cap
Recycled
EN510anti-entanglement
Solarprotection
ClassicLoose fit
CLContemporary
Feminine fit
CFShockabsorbent
Nonsafety
Breath-able
Shockabsorbent
Spikeresistant
EN812bump cap
Electric arc
Cutresistant
EN511Cold resistant
EN511Cold resistant
Cold resistant
Chemical protection
Antistatic
EN1150hi-vis
Windproof
EN14052hard hat
EN50365hard hat
EN343
Denotes footwear with anti-static soles
200 Jouletoecap
Pierce resistantmidsole
Oilresistant
Waterresistant
Slipresistant
Safetyfootwear
Ladiessizes
TM144 SRB SRA SRC
Denotes SRC rating
Safety Icons Key
EN ISO 13287 Slip resistance ratings for industrial PPE footwear in Europe
Marking symbols and specifications
Marking Footwear slip resistant onMinimum coefficient of friction by ISO 13287:2006
Forward heel slip Forward flat slip
SRA Ceramic tile with 0.5% SLS solution 0.28 0.32
SRB Steel with 90% glycerine 0.13 0.18
SRC Both the above Both the above on respective surfaces
Both the above on respective surfaces
NB: ISO 13287:2006 is identical to EN ISO 13287:2007
Footwear tested to EN ISO 13287 and the rating achieved will be identified by the appropriate SRA/SRB/SRC icon
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