EN ISO 20345:2004 Standard – Role and Application

The EN ISO 20345:2004 standard is very important and is applied to labor protection products such as shoes, boots, etc. So what is the EN ISO 20345:2004 standard and what is its role and application in labor protection. Let's refer to the information in the article shared by An Nhien below.

I. What is the EN ISO 20345:2004 standard?

EN ISO 20345:2004 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) on the criteria necessary to ensure safety and comfort in protective footwear. This standard assesses the impact and puncture resistance of footwear and sets out requirements for materials, design and performance of protective footwear.

II. The role of EN ISO 20345:2004 standard on safety shoes

Using safety footwear that meets EN ISO 20345:2004 standards is important for both businesses and workers. This helps increase safety and protect workers during work.

Features such as impact resistance, puncture resistance, anti-slip and anti-static, etc. are required in the standard, helping to minimize the risk of injury during work.

The role of EN ISO 20345:2004 standard on safety shoes

According to statistics from Lao Dong Newspaper, Ms. Chu Thi Hanh - Deputy Director of the Department of Labor Safety (Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs) said that the number of fatal labor accidents was 662 cases, the number of people with labor accidents in 2022 was 7,923, in 2023 was 7,553, a decrease of 4.7%. This shows that labor accidents are an urgent issue and have serious consequences for both businesses and workers. Failure to comply with EN ISO 20345:2004 standards can lead to unfortunate consequences such as injury, loss of working capacity or even death. Businesses may also be subject to legal penalties and damage to their image due to violations of labor safety regulations.

III. EN ISO 20345:2004 standard on safety shoes

EN ISO 20345:2004 standard on safety shoes is shown through the following symbols

SB: Anti-impact toe cap + anti-slip sole (SRA, SRB, SRC).
S1: Extended from SB standard with anti-static + oil resistance + shock absorbing sole.
S1P: Continued development from S1 standard with anti-puncture lining.
S2: Supplementing S1 standard with water resistance.
S3: Extending S2 standard with anti-puncture lining.

Some symbols applied to safety boots:

SB: Anti-impact toe cap + anti-slip sole (SRA, SRB, SRC) + water resistance.
S4: Supplementing SB features with anti-static + oil resistance + shock absorbing sole.
S5: Extended from S4 features with anti-puncture lining

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EN ISO 20345:2004 standard on safety shoes is shown through symbols.

Related extended symbols on the product

In addition to the basic feature symbols above, EN ISO 20345:2004 Standard also has additional feature symbols such as:

SRA: Certified by testing on ceramic tile surface with sodium lauryl sulfate solution.
SRB: Certified by testing on steel surface with glycerol solution.
SRC: Combination of both SRA and SRB.
P: Penetration resistance up to 1100N.
E: Provides effective shock absorption in the heel area.
AN: Ankle protection.
HRO: Equipped with a sole that can withstand heat of at least 300 degrees Celsius for 60 seconds.
C: Has anti-conductive properties.
A: Anti-static.
CI: Low temperature insulation.
HI: High temperature insulation.
WR: Waterproof.
M: Instep protection.
WRU: Waterproof upper.
CR: Cut-resistant upper. FO: Oil and gasoline resistant.

IV. Equivalent standards

Depending on the specific requirements of each industry or legal regulations in each country, there are other safety standards, which can be considered equivalent to EN ISO 20345:2004 such as:

ASTM F2413: American standard for safety footwear. Divided into classes and requirements for impact resistance, puncture resistance, electrical resistance, and slip surface.
CSA Z195: Canadian standard for safety footwear. Similar to ASTM F2413, it sets out requirements for impact resistance, puncture resistance, electrical resistance, and slip surface.
AS/NZS 2210: Australian and New Zealand standard for safety footwear. Provides technical requirements similar to EN ISO 20345.
GB 21148-2007: Chinese standard for safety footwear, equivalent to EN ISO 20345.

Equivalent standards

In each country, standards will be applied and complied with according to specific requirements, suitable for the industry in that area. And it is important to ensure compliance with labor protection requirements and standards.

V. Benefits of Compliance with EN ISO 20345:2004 Standard

Compliance with EN ISO 20345:2004 not only ensures safety and health protection for workers, but also brings many other benefits to businesses such as: Improving performance, work quality and minimizing the risk of damaging goods or disrupting production processes. In addition, investing in quality and standard-compliant protective products will help businesses avoid lawsuits and compensation payments related to work-related accidents. At the same time, compliance with this standard also creates trust and prestige for businesses in the eyes of customers and partners.

VI. Some products meet EN ISO 20345:2004 standards

Currently, An Nhien Company is providing protective products that meet EN ISO 20345:2004 standards such as: ANSa Dylan S3 shoes, ANSa Vera boots, ANSa Uri boots and protective shoe products of Safety Jogger, Hans,…

Some products meet EN ISO 20345:2004 standards

VII. Conclude

Using safety shoes that meet EN ISO 20345:2004 standards is very important for both businesses and workers. This helps increase safety and protect workers during work. Please contact An Nhien General Production and Trading Company Limited immediately for advice on genuine safety shoes that meet EN ISO 20345:2004 standards.

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