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• EN ISO 20345

  Safety footwear (200J toe cap)

  The core standard for safety boots and shoes. 200-joule toe cap protection plus additional class markings (SB, S1, S1P, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7).

  • SB — basic 200J toe cap.
  • S1 — closed heel, antistatic (A), energy absorption (E), fuel-oil resistant outsole.
  • S1P — S1 + penetration-resistant midsole.
  • S2 — S1 + water-resistant upper.
  • S3 — S2 + penetration resistance + cleated outsole.
  • S4/S5 — moulded (wellington) footwear.
  • Additional markings: HRO (heat-resistant outsole), CI (cold insulation), HI (heat insulation), M (metatarsal), AN (ankle), CR (cut-resistant upper).
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• EN ISO 20346

  Protective footwear (100J toe cap)

  Lower-energy toe cap (100J) for environments where full safety footwear isn't required.

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• EN ISO 20347

  Occupational footwear (no toe cap)

  Work shoes with slip resistance and antistatic protection but no 200J toe cap. Common for hospitality, healthcare and cleaning.

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• SRA / SRB / SRC

  Slip resistance ratings

  SRA = tested on ceramic tile with detergent. SRB = tested on steel with glycerine. SRC = passes both. Specify SRC for wet, oily or mixed surfaces.

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• EN ISO 13287

  Footwear slip-resistance test method

  The underlying laboratory test that produces the SRA, SRB and SRC markings.

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• EN 388

  Protective gloves against mechanical risks

  Four-to-six character code: abrasion (0–4), Coup cut (0–5), tear (0–4), puncture (0–4), ISO 13997 TDM cut (A–F), impact (P).

  • Abrasion 0–4 (rubs to wear through).
  • Coup cut 0–5 (rotating circular blade).
  • Tear 0–4 (force to tear).
  • Puncture 0–4 (force to puncture).
  • ISO 13997 TDM cut A–F (straight-blade cut, more accurate for high-cut yarns).
  • P = impact protection passed (EN 13594 method).
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• EN 374

  Chemical & micro-organism protection (gloves)

  Gloves rated against chemicals (Type A/B/C) and against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Look for the beaker pictogram plus letter codes for tested chemicals.

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• EN 407

  Gloves protecting against thermal risks (heat & fire)

  Six performance levels: flammability, contact heat, convective heat, radiant heat, small splashes of molten metal, large quantities of molten metal.

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• EN 511

  Gloves against cold

  Three digits: convective cold (0–4), contact cold (0–4), water permeability (0 or 1). Target 2-2-X minimum for UK outdoor winter work.

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• EN 421

  Gloves against ionising radiation & radioactive contamination

  For nuclear, medical isotope and radiography work.

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• EN 12477

  Welders' gloves

  Type A (heavier, more protection, less dexterity) or Type B (lighter, finer TIG work).

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• EN ISO 20471

  High-visibility clothing

  Three classes by combined background-fabric and reflective-tape area. Class 1 = lowest, Class 3 = highways/rail/airside.

  • Class 1 — minimum: car parks, low-speed yards.
  • Class 2 — roads under 60 mph, urban delivery.
  • Class 3 — highways, rail, airside. Requires sleeves + body coverage.
  • A hi-vis t-shirt or vest alone cannot meet Class 3 on its own.
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• EN 1150

  Non-professional high-visibility

  Hi-vis for non-occupational use (cyclists, pedestrians, children). Lower spec than EN ISO 20471.

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• EN 17353

  Enhanced visibility (medium-risk)

  Replaces EN 1150 for adult medium-risk situations. Type A (passive), Type AB (passive + active e.g. flashing).

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• EN 343

  Protective clothing against rain

  Two digits: water penetration resistance (1–4) and water vapour resistance / breathability (1–4). 3-3 or 4-3 for prolonged UK outdoor wear.

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• EN 14058

  Garments for cool environments

  Thermal performance for non-extreme cold (above -5°C). Ratings for thermal insulation and air permeability.

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• EN 342

  Garments for extreme cold (below -5°C)

  Cold storage, refrigeration, winter highways. Tests thermal insulation, air permeability and (optionally) water resistance.

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• EN ISO 11611

  Protective clothing for welding & allied processes

  Class 1 (manual welding, light spatter) or Class 2 (heavier work, more spatter, higher heat).

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• EN ISO 11612

  Clothing against heat and flame

  Letter codes for limited flame spread (A), convective heat (B), radiant heat (C), molten aluminium (D), molten iron (E), contact heat (F).

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• EN 1149-5

  Antistatic / electrostatic dissipative clothing

  Required in ATEX zones and around flammable atmospheres. Garment must be earthed via footwear/floor.

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• EN 13034

  Limited chemical splash protection (Type 6)

  Light spray protection — not for liquid jet or full immersion.

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• EN 14126

  Protection against infective agents

  Biohazard coveralls and gowns — tests resistance to blood, bodily fluids and contaminated aerosols.

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• EN ISO 13982-1

  Type 5 — protection against airborne solid particulates

  Dust and dry particulates (asbestos surveying, dry powder handling).

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• EN 397

  Industrial safety helmets

  Core construction helmet standard. Optional markings: -30°C, +150°C, LD (lateral deformation), MM (molten metal), 440V a.c., E (electrical insulation).

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• EN 12492

  Mountaineering / industrial climbing helmets

  Used by working-at-height and rope-access crews. Better impact protection from the side and rear than EN 397.

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• EN 50365

  Electrically insulating helmets (1000V a.c.)

  For live electrical work up to 1000V a.c. / 1500V d.c.

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• EN 812

  Industrial bump caps

  Protects against bumps and abrasions from stationary objects — NOT an impact helmet.

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• EN 166

  Personal eye protection — general requirements

  Impact letters: S (low energy), F (45 m/s), B (120 m/s), A (190 m/s). Plus optical class 1–3 and field-of-use codes (3, 4, 5, 8, 9).

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• EN 169 / EN 170 / EN 171 / EN 172

  Filters for eye protection

  EN 169 = welding, EN 170 = UV, EN 171 = infra-red, EN 172 = solar (industrial sun-glare).

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• EN 175

  Welding shields & helmets (face)

  Full-face welding shields, used with EN 169 filter shades.

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• EN 1731

  Mesh eye and face protectors

  For forestry, brush-cutting and similar — impact rated, not splash rated.

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• EN 352

  Hearing protectors

  EN 352-1 ear muffs, -2 ear plugs, -3 helmet-mounted muffs. Performance shown as SNR plus H/M/L values.

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• EN 149

  Filtering half-masks (FFP1 / FFP2 / FFP3)

  Disposable respirators. FFP1 ≥ 80% filtration, FFP2 ≥ 94%, FFP3 ≥ 99%. R = reusable, NR = single-shift use.

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• EN 140 / EN 136

  Reusable half / full-face respirators

  Reusable rubber/silicone masks fitted with bayonet or screw-thread filter cartridges.

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• EN 14387

  Gas and combined filters for respirators

  Letter/colour codes: A (organic), B (inorganic), E (acid), K (ammonia), P (particulate).

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• EN 361 / EN 354 / EN 355 / EN 360 / EN 358 / EN 813

  Fall protection (working at height)

  EN 361 full-body harness, EN 354 lanyard, EN 355 energy absorber, EN 360 self-retracting lifeline, EN 358 work-positioning, EN 813 sit harness.

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• EN ISO 17249

  Chainsaw-protective footwear

  Class 1 (20 m/s), Class 2 (24 m/s), Class 3 (28 m/s) chain speed protection.

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• EN 381

  Chainsaw protective clothing

  Trousers, leggings and jackets rated by chain speed — Class 1 to 3 (same speeds as EN ISO 17249).

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• EN 14404

  Knee protectors for work in a kneeling position

  Type 1 free-fitting, Type 2 in pocket, Type 3 separate from clothing, Type 4 ancillary device.

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