STATUS EN 20345
The EN standards DIN EN 20345:2022, DIN EN 20346:2022 and DIN EN 20347:2022 were published in the 2nd quarter of 2022.
The standards for forestry boots, firefighter boots and foundry boots are not yet ready for publication.
Major changes:
The familiar categories still exist:
Class I: SB, S1, S2 and S1P/ S3
Class II: S4 and S5 for plastic boots
There are 2 new categories for class I: S6 and S7.
Accordingly, for occupational footwear, the following apply: OB, O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5 and the 2 new categories O6 and O7.
Changes with regard to the categories:
Fuel resistance is no longer a basic requirement. It will become an additional requirement, as is already the case for work shoes. As a result, all SB, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 and S7 articles will be marked with the additional FO marking, if desired, if the sole is still fuel-resistant.
S6: Is an S2 article, but must additionally be tested for waterproofness for the entire shoe. This corresponds to the previous “WR” test.
S7: Is an S3 article, but must additionally be tested for waterproofness for the entire shoe. This corresponds to the previous “WR” test.
A shoe marked “S2 WR” is identical to one marked “S6”. The same applies to a shoe marked “S3 WR”, which is identical to one marked “S7”.
Changes in penetration resistance:
A test with a 3.0 mm nail is now also included. The previous requirement with a 4.5mm nail remains. In future, however, shoes must be labelled according to their built-in penetration protection material, while “S3” will only be used for shoes with steel soles, and no longer for those with textile penetration protection.
From now on, the following footwear labelling will be available for footwear with penetration protection:
S3 or S1P = shoe with steel sole
S3L or S1PL = shoe with textile penetration protection (as before with 4.5 mm nail)
S3S or S1PS = shoe with textile penetration protection material (NEW with 3.0 mm nail)
S7 or S3 WR = shoe with steel sole that also fulfils the WR test
S7L or S3L WR = shoe with textile penetration protection (4.5 mm nail) that also meets the WR test
S7S or S3S WR = shoe with textile penetration protection material (3.0 mm nail), which also fulfils the WR test.
Slip resistance:
Shoes will no longer be marked as SRA; SRB or SRC.
Slip resistance becomes a basic requirement and is no longer marked. It is possible to have an additional combination of tile and glycerine tested, but it is not mandatory.
The new additional requirements:
SC = The overcap has some degree of abrasion.
SR = The voluntary additional test for slip resistance tile/glycerine is fulfilled
LG = the shoe has a specific heel shape (for use with ladders)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
It is important that safety shoes be chosen for the established protection requirements and the corresponding area of use. A suitable shoe must be chosen on the basis of a hazard analysis. You can also receive detailed information about this at the corresponding mutual indemnity associations.
P Penetration resistance
A Antistatic shoe
HI HI Heat insulation (up to max. 150°C for 30 mins)
CI Cold insulation (up to max. -17°C for 30 mins)
E Heel energy absorption
WPA Water penetration resistant uppers
HRO Heat-resistant outsole (up to max. 150°C for 1 mins)
M Metatarsal protection
CR Cut resistance (not against chainsaw cuts)
AN Ankle protection
FO Fuel resistance
LG Ladder grip
SC Scuff cap
SR Skid resistance
