S1P standard: safety shoes
Many companies, in all sectors of activity, require the wearing of personal protective equipment in order to protect employees from risks related to the working environment and climatic conditions. Safety shoes guarantee optimum protection for the feet. Today, we reveal the essential information concerning the S1P category of the EN ISO 20345 standard.
Protection: the usefulness of men's and women's safety shoes
In many companies, wearing personal protective equipment is mandatory. To minimize accidents at work, it is recommended to wear work shoes specifically designed to protect your feet from the risks related to your working environment. Indeed, according to the latest reports, approximately 7% of workplace accidents involve foot injuries.
Excellent quality safety shoes reduce the risk of muscle injuries, wounds, lacerations and fractures in the event of an accident. The possibilities of injury being numerous (lack of vigilance, drowsiness or even a dangerous work environment, among others), it is necessary to protect your feet from the risks:
- Falling on the same level
- Perforation
- Shocks
- Climatic attacks
- Chemical attack (tar, oil, acid, etc.).
About EN ISO 20345: safety class S1P
The safety shoes for women or men meeting the standard EN ISO 20345 and categorized S1P are intended for employees working in a dry environment. They must offer optimal protection against the risk of crushing and perforation of the foot, and be resistant to oils and hydrocarbons. Therefore, S1P safety shoes are ideal for electricians, installers, construction workers, etc. industry or craftsmen working indoors, among others.
To ensure a high level of protection, S1P safety shoes or safety-boots S1P security must integrate to meet the basic requirements:
- A protective toe cap (in metal, plastic or composite) to protect the feet in the event of a heavy object falling, with a crushing resistance of 15 kNet for non-slip soles (category SB or Safety Base)
- Insoles with antistatic properties (code A)
- Outsoles resistant to oils and hydrocarbons where there is a risk of spreading petroleum, oil, turpentine, etc. (code FO)
- Heels capable of shock absorption (code E)
- Anti-perforation soles (in metal or composite) to protect the feet from metal shavings (code P)
Choose light and comfortable S1P safety shoes for work
You will find S1P safety shoes on the market that are light and comfortable, but offer a high level of protection. The manufacturing material should therefore be included in your selection criteria.
- For the anti-perforation sole, prefer the composite material, which is more flexible and lighter than the metallic model, but just as resistant.
- As for the protective shell, opt for a composite toe cap, renowned for its increased resistance to shocks and crushing. This material is also appreciated for its thermal properties.
Wearing lightweight S1P safety shoes or safety trainers , you avoid possible complications caused by their prolonged wear: sagging of the arch, calluses, foot pain…
Purchase: Where to buy S1P safety shoes/trainers at the best price?
On our Oxwork website, you will find a wide range of work shoes adapted to your needs. S1P safety shoes exist in several forms: classic safety shoes, low or high, sneakers, etc.