PURPOSE
Mechanical, slip, thermal and ergonomic requirements for occupational footwear.
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EN ISO 20347Occupational footwear
Mechanical, slip, thermal and ergonomic requirements for occupational footwear.
Illustrative image; verify real product conformity from markings and certificates.
TYPICAL USE
Assessed tasks where a protective toe cap is not required.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Check EN ISO 20347 marking, slip properties and differences from EN ISO 20345.
TECHNICAL CLASSES AND SELECTION
Technical distinctions within this standard
Do not select PPE by code alone. Verify the following distinctions using actual product markings and manufacturer documentation.
Occupational footwear
This standard does not require a protective toe cap.
Slip and environment
Check declared slip and environmental properties.
Code and marking decoder
EN ISO 20347Relevant product standard; confirm applicable edition.
Class / TypeRead product-specific declared performance.
ManufacturerModel, serial, maintenance and traceability.
Where are product markings found?
On internal footwear label, tongue and conformity documents.
Check EN ISO 20347 marking, slip properties and differences from EN ISO 20345.
COMPARE STANDARDS
Not interchangeable
EN ISO 20347 is not equivalent to EN ISO 20345 safety footwear.
WRONG SELECTION
Field mistake
Choosing toe-cap-free occupational footwear where falling loads are possible.
BETTER APPROACH
Risk-based choice
Where toe-impact hazards exist, assess the need for suitable safety footwear such as EN ISO 20345.
Typical applications
01 · Light-duty workplaces
02 · Indoor services
03 · Low-impact tasks
1Verify product and standard marking.
2Check protection performance for task hazards.
3Read footwear marking and protection category.
4Inspect sole wear, slip hazards and fit.
5Check damage, service life, inspection and manufacturer instructions.