EN ISO 20345: Apart from a number of basic
requirements, the EN ISO 20345 mark on a product
bears on the additional requirements mentioned
below. If the product meets these additional
requirements, this is indicated by a symbol on the
shoe. Explanation of the symbols:
SB
Protective footwear for professional use
with toecaps designed to give protection
against impact when tested at an energy level
of 200 joules
S1
Anti-static properties, energy absorption of
seat region and closed heel
S2
As S1 plus water resistance and water
absorption of upper material
S3
As S2 plus steel midsole for penetration
resistance and cleated outer sole
S4
All-rubber or all-polymer footwear
S5
As S4 plus steel midsole for penetration
resistance and cleated outer sole
Additional marks for special applications:
Penetration resistance - P
Conductive - C
Anti-static - A
Energy absorption - E
Insulation against heat - HI
Insulation against cold - CI
Water-resistant upper - WRU
Resistance to hot contact - HRO
As from February 2012, all safety footwear will have
to comply with SANS 20345 or its international
equivalent CE 20345. The SANS 20345 specification
replaces four previous locally-developed standards,
SANS 741, 1114, 1167 and 1168. The NRCS (National
Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) which
was previously the regulatory arm of the SABS
will enforce the specifications, and non-compliant
products will be sanctioned in accordance with the
NRCS Act (Act 5 of 2008). This catalogue includes
icons next to each product for either SANS or
CE approved products, which comply with the
prescribed requirements for safety footwear.
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