Safety Ratings

EN ISO 20345:2022+A1:2024

  • S3S
    • 200 joule toe cap,
    • Anti-Static,
    • Energy absorption of the seat region
    • WPA (Water penetration & absorption)
    • Non-metal insert penetration protection (Average protection less than 100N penetration value)
    • Cleated outsole
  • S3L
    • 200 joule toe cap,
    • Anti-Static,
    • Energy absorption of the seat region
    • WPA (Water penetration & absorption)
    • Non-metal insert penetration protection (Average protection less than 100N penetration value)
    • Cleated outsole
  • S7L
    • 200 joule toe cap,
    • Anti-Static
    • Energy absorption of the seat region
    • WR (Water resistant footwear/waterproof membrane)
    • Non-metal insert penetration protection (no less than 1100N penetration value)

  • F0

    Fuel Oil Resistant Outsole

  • HRO

    Heat Resistant Outsole to 300°

    Shall withstand 300°C for 60 seconds

  • LG

    Ladder Grip

  • PL

    Non-Metal Insert Penetration Resistant Midsole
    Lowest penetration value no less than 1100N

  • PS

    Non-Metal Insert Penetration-Resistant Mid-Sole
    Average penetration value no less than 1100N

  • SC

    Scuff Cap Abrasion

  • SR

    Slip Resistance
    Replaces SRA SRB SRC ratings

  • WR

    Water Resistant
    Waterproof membrane

  • WPA

    Water Penetration And Absorption
    Water-resistant and breathable

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.