BS EN ISO 20345:2022

This standard BS EN ISO 20345:2022 Personal protective equipment. Safety footwear is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.340.50 Leg and foot protection

This standard specifies basic and additional (optional) requirements for safety footwear used for general purpose. It includes, for example, mechanical risks, slip resistance, thermal risks, ergonomic behaviour. Special risks are covered by complementary job-related standards, e.g. footwear for firefighters, electrical insulating footwear, footwear protecting against chain saw injuries, chemicals, molten metal splash, and protection for motor cycle riders.