The requirements for safety shoes have always been the core issue in the field of industrial protective equipment. As the last line of defense to ensure the safety of workers, they need to comply with international technical standards and adapt to the special working scenarios of different industries.
International certification standards: entry threshold for safety shoes
The current mainstream market uses European and American standards as technical benchmarks. Among them, the following four core indicators constitute the basic requirements for safety shoes:
1. Anti-smash protection: Under the impact force test of 200 joules, the deformation of the toe is less than or equal to 15mm. This impact force is roughly equivalent to a 20KG weight falling at a distance of 1 meter from the ground.
2. Anti-puncture: The midsole needs to withstand the puncture of a steel nail with a diameter of about 1.1mm under a force of 1100N.
3. Anti-static: The resistance value of the sole should be controlled between 0.1-1000 megohms
4. Energy absorption: The heel area of the shoe can absorb at least 20 joules of impact.
Especially in high-risk working environments such as petrochemicals, the requirements for safety shoes extend to special certifications such as chemical corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. For example, the S3 level in the EU CE certification requires that the shoes have anti-slip patterns, waterproof structures and energy absorption systems.
Comfort and humanized design
In addition to basic protection needs, comfort is also a key indicator for measuring the quality of safety shoes. Good breathability keeps feet dry and reduces the growth of bacteria. At the same time, adjustable shoelaces, loose toes and ergonomic shoe shapes are essential designs to keep long-term wear comfortable and stress-free. In addition, considering different work needs, some of our safety shoes are also equipped with humanized designs such as reflective strips, warm linings or lightweight materials. This effectively improves practicality and convenience.
The requirements for safety shoes are essentially a dynamically developing technical proposition. As an important part of personal protective equipment, our safety shoes are constantly upgraded and innovated. This also reflects our deep concern for the safety of workers.
