Safety Ratings

EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024

  • S7L

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region 

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Waterproof

    •   Penetration resistance, composite insert, 4.5 mm

    •   Cleated outsole

  • S3S

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region 

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Water resistant

    •   Penetration resistance, composite insert, 3 mm

    •   Cleated outsole

  • S3L

    •   Protective toe cap

    •   Closed seat region

    •   Anti-static

    •   Energy absorption of the seat region 

    •   Slip resistant

    •   Water resistant

    •   Penetration resistance, composite insert, 4.5 mm

    •   Cleated outsole

  • FO

    Fuel Oil

    Resistance of the outsole, against hydrocarbon oils and petrol.

  • HRO

    Heat Resistant Outsole

    Resistance to brief direct contact with heat up to 300 °C, withstanding 300 °C for 60 seconds.

  • LG

    Ladder Grip

    An outsole feature meeting specified dimensional requirements for gripping a ladder rung.

  • PL

    Penetration resistance. Composite insert, tested with a 4.5 mm nail at 1,100 N.

  • PS

    Penetration resistance. Composite insert, tested with a 3 mm nail at 1,100 N.

  • SC

    Scuff Cap

    Abrasion resistance in the toe area, against scrapes and knocks.

  • SR

    Additional slip resistance
    Tested on ceramic tile with glycerol at the forepart and the heel. Replaces the former SRA, SRB and SRC ratings.

  • WR

    Water Resistance
    Whole footwear water resistance. No water detected inside the footwear after a minimum of 80 minutes. Waterproof.

  • WPA

    Water Penetration And Absorption
    Water resistant.

Our commitment

Overland Brands undertakes to supply only safety equipment and/or related services that fully comply with the standards and regulations and claims made relating to those products and/or related services. Where appropriate, Overland Brands will maintain up to date technical files and associated documentation to ensure that regulatory compliance information can be supplied upon request.


Where products are sourced from external organisations which hold technical files relating to the products being offered, Overland Brands will request confirmation that these files are current, complete, contain appropriate conformity assessment information and, where relevant, regulatory compliance certificates and will take all necessary steps to confirm the validity of the compliance documentation held by that external supplier in respect of the products being sourced.


Where services are provided related to safety equipment sourced from external organisations, Overland Brands will maintain approval from the manufacturer that the services provided are assessed and approved by the external organisation.