These safety footwears are classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the Regulation (EU) 2016/425. These safety footwears have been shown to comply with the above Regulations through testing against the European Standard EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024.
CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
This footwear is designed to minimise the risk of injury from the specific hazards as identified by the marking on the particular product (see marking codes below). However, always remember that no item of PPE can provide full protection and care must always be taken while carrying out the risk-related activity. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS OF USE – These products have been tested in accordance with EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024 for the types of protection defined on the product by the marking codes explained below. However, always ensure that the footwear is suitable for the intended end use. FITTING AND SIZING – To put on and take off products, always fully undo the fastening systems. Only wear footwear of a suitable size. Products which are either too loose or too tight will restrict movement and will not provide the optimum level of protection. The size of these products are marked on them COMPATIBILITY – To optimise protection, in some instances it may be necessary to use this footwear with additional PPE such as protective trousers or over gaiters. In this case, before carrying out the risk-related activity, consult your supplier to ensure that all your protective products are compatible and suitable for your application. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT – When not in use, store the footwear in a well-ventilated area away from extremes of temperature. Never store the footwear underneath heavy items or in contact with sharp objects. If the footwear is wet, allow it to dry slowly and naturally away from direct heat sources before placing it into storage. Use suitable protective packaging to transport the footwear, e.g. the original container. REPAIR – If the footwear becomes damaged, it will NOT provide the optimum level of protection, and therefore should be replaced as soon as is practicable. Never knowingly wear damaged footwear while carrying out a risk related activity. If in doubt about the level of damage consult your supplier before using the footwear. CLEANING – Clean your footwear regularly using high quality cleaning treatments recommended as suitable for the purpose NEVER use caustic or corrosive cleaning agents. SLIP RESISTANCE – This footwear has been tested and meets the following requirements for slip resistance: Basic Requirement: on ceramic tile floor with sodium lauryl sulphate (NaLS) solution lubricant. Tested at (7±0.5) ° in forward heel slip mode CoF≥0.31 and in backward forepart slip mode CoF≥ 0.36. SR: on ceramic tile floor with glycerine lubricant. Tested at (7±0.5) ° in forward heel slip mode CoF≥0.19 and in backward forepart slip mode CoF≥ 0.22. Footwear slip resistance performance can be impaired by clogging of cleats, soiling, degradation due to exposure to certain environmental contaminants, wear, damage, or/and exceeding the obsolescence date. It is recommended that footwear is cleaned, maintained, inspected and replaced as necessary to ensure optimum performance. WEAR LIFE – The exact useful life of the product will greatly depend on how and where it is worn and cared for. It is therefore very important that you carefully examine the footwear before use and replace as soon as it appears to be unfit for wear. Careful attention should be paid to the condition of the upper stitching, wear in the outsole tread pattern and the condition of the upper/outsole bond.
EXPLANATION OF MARKING CODES USED TO DEFINE LEVEL OF PROTECTION PROVIDED Optional categories of protection
P-Perforation resistance (metal insert type P)*
PL-Perforation resistance (non-metal insert Type PL)*
PS-Perforation resistance (non-metal insert Type PS)*
C-Partially conductive footwear*
A-Antistatic footwear*
HI-Heat insulation of outsole complex
CI-Cold insulation of outsole complex
E-Energy absorption of seat region
WR-Water resistance
M-Metatarsal protection
AN-Ankle protection
CR-Cut resistance
SC- Scuff cap
SR- Slip resistance on ceramic tile floor with glycerine
WPA- Water penetration and absorption
HRO- Resistance to hot contact
FO- Resistance to fuel oil
LG- Ladder Grip
* - See additional user instructions as defined in EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024 In addition there are the following short codes for commonly used combinations of optional categories of protection: SB Basic requirement of Safety Footwear, toe protection tested with 200 J impact and 15 KN compression force. S1 as SB, plus Closed heel area Energy absorption of seat region Antistatic S2 as S1, plus Water penetration and absorption S3 as S2, plus Perforation resistance according to the type Cleated outsole
INSOCKS – The footwear is supplied with a removable insock which was in place during testing. The insock should remain in place whilst the footwear is in use. It should only be replaced by a comparable insock supplied by the original manufacturer.
*PERFORATION RESISTANCE: metal perforation resistant insert assembled
The perforation resistance of this footwear has been measured in the laboratory using standardized nails and forces. Nails of smaller diameter and higher static or dynamic loads will increase the risk of perforation occurring. In such circumstances, additional preventative measures should be considered. Three generic types of perforation resistant inserts are currently available in PPE footwear. These are metal types and those from non-metal materials, which shall be chosen on basis of a job-related risk assessment. All types give protection against perforation risks, but each has different additional advantages or disadvantages including the following: Metal (e.g. S1P, S3): Is less affected by the shape of the sharp object/hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness) but due to shoemaking techniques may not cover the entire lower area of the foot. Non-metal (PS or PL or category e.g. S1PS, S3L): May be lighter, more flexible and provide greater coverage area, but the perforation resistance may vary more depending on the shape of the sharp object/hazard (i.e. diameter, geometry, sharpness). Two types in terms of the protection afforded are available. Type PS may offer more appropriate protection from smaller diameter objects than type PL. Antistatic footwear – Antistatic footwear should be used if it is necessary to minimize electrostatic build-up by dissipating electrostatic charges, thus avoiding the risk of spark ignition of, for example, flammable substances and vapours, and if the risk of electric shock from mains voltage equipment cannot be completely eliminated from the workplace. Antistatic footwear introduces a resistance between the foot and ground but may not offer complete protection. Antistatic footwear is not suitable for work on live electrical installations.The electrical resistance of antistatic footwear can be changed significantly by flexing, contamination, or moisture. This footwear might not perform its intended function if worn in wet conditions. Class I footwear can absorb moisture and can become conductive if worn in moist and wet conditions. Class II footwear is resistant to moist and wet conditions and should be used is if the risk of exposure exists. If the footwear is worn in conditions where the soling material becomes contaminated, wearers should always check the antistatic properties of the footwear before entering a hazard area. Where antistatic footwear is in use, the resistance of the flooring should be such that it does not invalidate the protection provided by the footwear. It is recommended to use an antistatic sock. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure, that the combination of the footwear its wearers and their environment is capable, to fulfil the designed function of dissipating electrostatic charges, and of giving some protection during its entire life. Thus, it is recommended, that the user establish an in-house test for electrical resistance, which is carried out at regular and frequent intervals.
About Us
TERA Security Tech(Wenzhou) Co., LTD was founded in 2014, is a professional supplier for PPE products, located in Wenzhou Ruian city, Zhejiang province,China .
