Standards and classe of safety shoes

Safety footwear must meet basic requirements regulated by certain standards, designed to guarantee worker safety.

European standards and meanings

• EN ISO 20344:2011 specifies the test methods for footwear designed as PPE.
• EN ISO 20345:2011 specifies basic and additional (optional) requirements for Safety Footwear for general purpose. Footwear according to this standard is marked «S» (Safety), with toe caps resistant to an impact of 200 Joules.
• EN ISO 20346:2014 specifies basic and additional (optional) requirements for Protective Footwear. Footwear according to this standard is marked «P» (Protective), with toe caps resistant to an impact of 100 Joules.
• EN ISO 20347:2012 specifies basic and additional (optional) requirements for occupational footwear that is not exposed to any mechanical risks (impact or compression). Footwear according to this standard is marked «O» (Occupational). It shares quite the same characteristics as the above footwear, although neither toe caps nor penetration-proof insoles are required.

Minimum safety requirements

The basic requirements that occupational footwear must meet are classified as follows:

In addition to the minimum requirements, different models of occupational footwear may have additional features as can be seen from the table below, which brings together the basic and additional requirements.

Beta safety footwear responds to the various requirements of use that vary according to the work sector (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, agricultural, etc). In order to be sure of choosing the right footwear, you can consult the list that brings together the complete range and the requirements of each individual model.

N.B. The certificates of the footwear certified in accordance with old standards will be effective until the expiration thereof.