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BISON ICONS AND STANDARDS GUIDE
BISON SAFETY FOOTWEAR COMPLIANCE
FOOTWEAR ICONS AND STANDARDS
Bison Safety Footwear complies with the EN Directive for
Personal Protective Equipment (Directive 89/686/EEC) and
meets the requirements of the European standard EN ISO
20345:2011. Complies to AS 2210.3:2019.
SAFETY STANDARDS GLOSSARY
EN ISO 20345 Standard
SB
SAFETY TOE CAPS STEEL/COMPOSITE PROTECTION
The footwear protects the wearer’s toes against risk of injury
from falling objects and crushing when worn.
Safety footwear with toe cap protection, resistant to
impact 200J, resistant to compression 15 kN, resistant
to tear, Traction, abrasion, flexion, hydrocarbons,
slippery, interlay bond strength, pH value, chrome V1
exclusion, permeability to water vapour and specific
ergonomic features.
• Impact protection provided is 200 Joules.
• Compression protection provided is 15 kN.
SBP
SB + Penetration resistance (Midsole)
S1
SB + E + A + Closed heel
ANTISTATIC FOOTWEAR
S1P
S1 + Penetration resistance (Midsole)
Anti-static safety footwear is designed to prevent the build
up of static electricity by conducting the static charge to the
ground. This greatly reduces the risk of electric shock and is
best used in workplaces such as petrochemical plants, airport
tarmacs and anywhere you’re exposed to flammable vapours.
S2
S1 + WRU
S3
S3 = S2 + P + Cleated sole
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOTWEAR
Footwear should be chosen based on what is suitable for
your workplace/environment as well as the hazards that
are present.
• Safety footwear is designed to protect feet against a wide
variety of injuries. Impact, compression and puncture are
the most common types of foot injury.
• Choose footwear according to the hazard. Refer to
AS 2210.3:2019 and EN ISO 20345: 2011 Standards.
• Select and ensure that boots have the proper rating for the
hazard and the proper sole for the working conditions.
Risks to consider
• Materials handled or used by the worker.
• Risk of objects falling onto or striking the feet.
• Any material or equipment that might roll over the feet.
• Sharp or pointed objects that might cut the top of the feet.
• Objects that may penetrate the bottom or side of the foot.
• Possible exposure to corrosive or irritating substances.
• Possible explosive atmospheres including the risk of static
electrical discharges.
• Risk of damage to sensitive electronic components or
equipment due to the discharge of static electricity.
• Risk of coming into contact with energized conductors of low
to moderate voltage (e.g. 220 volts or less).
• Type of walking surface and environmental conditions
workers may be exposed to (e.g. loose ground cover, smooth
surfaces, temperature, wet/oily, chemicals, etc).
• Slips and falls on slippery walking surfaces.
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SB
Manufactured to AS 2210.3:2019.
Oil resistant sole.
Manufactured to EN ISO 20345:2011.
Acid resistant sole.
S1 Anti-Static Footwear.
Heat Resistant Sole capable of withstanding temperatures
not exceeding 150⁰C.
SB P anti-penetration midsole.
Heat Resistant sole capable of withstanding temperatures
not exceeding 300⁰C.
Category SB - Basic requirements of safety footwear.
Water resistant upper (WRU).
Outsole Slip Resistance: CE Standard: EN ISO 20344: 2011
SRA
Test ground: Ceramic
Lubricant: Water and detergent
› 0.32 flat footwear
› 0.28 footwear with a 7° heel
SRC - slip resistant soles exceed in both slip resistance
tests in EN ISO 20345:2011.
Energy absorption of Seat (heel) Region (E).
SRB
Test ground: Steel
Lubricant: Glycerine
› 0.16 flat footwear
› 0.12 footwear with a 7° heel
› 0.18 flat footwear
› 0.13 footwear with a 7° heel
Tested to AS 2210.3:2019 SRB Slip resistant rating
(Stainless steel with glycerine).
Wide fitting footwear.
ELECTRIC HAZARD RESISTANT FOOTWEAR (EH)
EH footwear is certified to the ASTM standard for EH Electrical Hazard resistance. EH protective footwear is
designed to reduce the hazards due to accidental contact
with live electrical circuits and is only meant to be used as a
secondary protection for electrical hazard environments.
FOOTWEAR
FOOTWEAR
FOOTWEAR PROTECTION
SRC
CERTIFIED PRODUCT
The Benchmark mark is one of the most recognized
symbols of quality and safety.
(EH) ASTM F2413-18.
Both requirements stated above
AUSTRALIA & NZ STANDARDS
Symbol Explanation
A
Anti-static footwear
E
Energy absorption in heel area (20 Joules)
WRU
Water penetration and absorption of upper
P
Penetration resistance of sole
CI
Insulation against cold
HI
Insulation against heat
IMFLEX
SDVS™
HRO
Resistance of the sole to heat per contact
WR
Water resistant footwear
SDVSTM (Self Dispersing Venting System) is an innovative self venting
footbed base with breathable lining, to enhance heat dispersion and
reduce moisture.
M
Metatarsal protection (for EN ISO 20345 only)
AN
Protection of malleolar (ankle protection)
CR
Cut resistant upper (for EN ISO 20345 only)
Most anti-penetration insoles significantly increase the rigidity of
boots. Our Bison XT IMFLEX is a NEW innovative Anti-penetration
insole with thermo forming technology which significantly improves
insole flexibility with the inclusion of flexing ribs allowing the boot to
only flex where it should. The material used in Anti-penetration insoles
are hard under the heel area of the foot, our Bison XT IMFLEX insoles
with new innovation has extra comfort under the heel for better impact
absorption with a 2 layer impact foam design.
C
Conductive (maximum resistance 100k ohms)
I
Insulating
FO
Resistance to fuel/oil resistant outsole
EH
Electrical Hazard Resistance
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