EN 344-2:1996
(Main)Safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods
Safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods relating to properties of footwear for professional use additional to those specified in EN 344:1992 (1) and to be used with it in conjunction with EN 345-2, EN 346-2 or EN 347-2, as appropriate. Further work is still being undertaken with respect to slip resistance properties, protection against chemical hazards and the development of a mechanical method for the determination of water resistance. A separate European Standard for insulating footwear is also being prepared. (1) Subsequent to the issue of EN 344-2, EN 345-2, EN 346-2 and EN 347-2, EN 344:1992, EN 345:1992, EN 346:1992 and EN 347:1992 will be renumbered into Parts 1.
Sicherheits-, Schutz- und Berufsschuhe für den gewerblichen Gebrauch - Teil 2: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Dieser Europäische Normentwurf legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren zu Eigenschaften von Schuhen für den gewerblichen Gebrauch fest, die die Festlegungen der EN 344 ergänzen. Er behandelt Wasserdichtkeit, Schutz gegen Schnitte durch handgeführte Kettensägen, Schutz gegen Gefahren bei der Feuerbekämpfung (Feuerwehrschuhe), Mittelfußschutz und Schnittschutz.
Chaussures de sécurité, chaussures de protection et chaussures de travail à usage professionnel - Partie 2: Exigences additionnelles et méthodes d'essais
Ce projet de norme européenne spécifie les exigences et méthodes d'essais relatives aux propriétés des chaussures à usage professionnel au-delà de celles spécifiées dans la norme EN 344. Il comprend la résistance à l'eau, la résistance à la coupure par les tronçonneuses tenues à la main, la résistance aux risques associés à l'extinction des incendies (chaussures de sécurité pour pompiers), la protection des métatarses et la résistance aux coupures.
Zaščitna, varovalna in delovna obutev za poklicno uporabo - 2. del: Dodatne zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 23-Jul-1996
- Withdrawal Date
- 25-Apr-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 161 - Foot and leg protectors
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 161 - Foot and leg protectors
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 26-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 26-Apr-2004
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2014/90/EU - Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC
Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 363, C 203, C 46, C 363, C 203, C 46, C 363, C 2 OJ Date: 21-Feb-2004
Not Harmonized96/98/EC - Marine equipment
Relations
- Replaced By
EN ISO 20344:2004 - Personal protective equipment - Test methods for footwear (ISO 20344:2004) - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 344-2:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods relating to properties of footwear for professional use additional to those specified in EN 344:1992 (1) and to be used with it in conjunction with EN 345-2, EN 346-2 or EN 347-2, as appropriate. Further work is still being undertaken with respect to slip resistance properties, protection against chemical hazards and the development of a mechanical method for the determination of water resistance. A separate European Standard for insulating footwear is also being prepared. (1) Subsequent to the issue of EN 344-2, EN 345-2, EN 346-2 and EN 347-2, EN 344:1992, EN 345:1992, EN 346:1992 and EN 347:1992 will be renumbered into Parts 1.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods relating to properties of footwear for professional use additional to those specified in EN 344:1992 (1) and to be used with it in conjunction with EN 345-2, EN 346-2 or EN 347-2, as appropriate. Further work is still being undertaken with respect to slip resistance properties, protection against chemical hazards and the development of a mechanical method for the determination of water resistance. A separate European Standard for insulating footwear is also being prepared. (1) Subsequent to the issue of EN 344-2, EN 345-2, EN 346-2 and EN 347-2, EN 344:1992, EN 345:1992, EN 346:1992 and EN 347:1992 will be renumbered into Parts 1.
EN 344-2:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 344-2:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 20344:2004, EN 1993-1-8:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 344-2:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/90/EU, 89/686/EEC, 96/98/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/90/2. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sicherheits-, Schutz- und Berufsschuhe für den gewerblichen Gebrauch - Teil 2: Zusätzliche Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenChaussures de sécurité, chaussures de protection et chaussures de travail a usage professionnel - Partie 2: Exigences additionnelles et méthodes d'essaisSafety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use - Part 2: Additional requirements and test methods13.340.50Varovanje nog in stopalLeg and foot protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten
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