ISO 22568-1:2019/Amd 1:2025

Overview

ISO 22568-1:2019/Amd 1:2025 is an amendment to the international standard specifying requirements and test methods for metallic toecaps used in protective footwear. This standard is part of the broader ISO 22568 series focused on foot and leg protectors. It is developed by ISO/TC 94, Personal safety equipment technical committee, and harmonized with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). The amendment updates key testing apparatus specifications to ensure reliability and safety in impact testing of metallic toecaps, critical components in occupational safety footwear.

Key Topics

• Metallic Toecap Requirements
  The amendment details the performance criteria and testing conditions that metallic toecaps must meet to provide adequate foot protection against impact and compression hazards.

• Impact Testing Apparatus Update
  Specifies modifications to the impact testing equipment, including a flat steel striker of 1 kg mass dropped from a predetermined height to achieve an impact speed of approximately 2.7 m/s.

  • The apparatus must have a rigid base to minimize elasticity, ensuring consistent impact results.
  • The impact apparatus should be freestanding on a flat, level, and sufficiently large surface.

• Test Method Consistency
  The amendment emphasizes adherence to the ISO/IEC Directives editorial rules and recognizes the potential involvement of patent rights while stressing the need for up-to-date implementation practices.

Applications

• Occupational Safety Footwear Manufacturing
  Producers of safety shoes and boots can implement this amendment to maintain compliance with international safety standards concerning metallic toecap durability and impact resistance.

• Foot Protection in Hazardous Environments
  The standard supports industries such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics wherein workers require footwear with certified protective components to prevent injury.

• Quality Assurance and Certification
  Testing laboratories can utilize the updated apparatus requirements to accurately perform impact tests, ensuring that metallic toecaps consistently meet the specified safety standards before market release.

• Product Development and Innovation
  R&D teams can refer to the updated standards to design new metallic toecap models that meet rigorous safety testing criteria, enhancing overall worker protection.

Related Standards

• ISO 22568 Series
  Covers all parts related to foot and leg protectors, including other materials and components in safety footwear.

• ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and Part 2
  Establish procedures and editorial rules for developing and maintaining ISO standards, relevant for understanding the documentation framework.

• EN Standards for Foot Protection (CEN/TC 161)
  Complementary European standards for foot and leg protectors harmonized with ISO standards under the Vienna Agreement.

• ISO 20344 - Personal Protective Equipment - Test Methods
  Includes general test methods for safety footwear, which may reference metallic toecap testing procedures.

By following the updated requirements in ISO 22568-1:2019/Amd 1:2025, manufacturers and safety professionals can ensure metallic toecaps in protective footwear deliver reliable impact resistance, thus enhancing workplace safety and compliance with global standards.