Safety footwear with the EN ISO 20344:2011 rating are tested for various properties like tear strength, abrasion, flex resistance, and puncture protection, ensuring it meets specific safety criteria for personal protective equipment. This means the footwear has undergone rigorous checks to help ensure its durability and protective qualities, allowing you to trust its performance in demanding environments.

Occupational footwear with the EN 20347 rating are tested for essential requirements like slip resistance, antistatic properties, and energy absorption in the heel. This means the shoes offer comfort and protection from common workplace hazards, ensuring durability for jobs where heavy toe protection is not required.

Safety footwear with the EN 12568:2010 rating are tested for the impact and compression resistance of toe caps and the penetration resistance of insoles. This ensures your feet are protected from falling objects, crushing hazards, and punctures in demanding environments.

PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 2 refers to equipment that is more complex, and has a higher level of risk. Examples of PPE Category 2 include safety helmets, ear protection, and fall arrest equipment. In Europe, PPE Category 2 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place and have to be audited regularly by a notified body.