CEN/TC 161/WG 3 - Slip resistance of footwear for professional use
To prepare a European standard with the test methods and requirements for the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear.
Slip resistance of footwear for professional use
To prepare a European standard with the test methods and requirements for the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear.
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CEN/TC 161/WG 3 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Slip resistance of footwear for professional use" and is responsible for: To prepare a European standard with the test methods and requirements for the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear. This committee has published 3 standards.
CEN/TC 161/WG 3 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: To prepare a European standard with the test methods and requirements for the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.
This document specifies a method of test for the slip resistance of PPE footwear. It is not applicable to special purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs or similar.
Footwear claiming ?slip resistance' would be deemed an item of personal protective equipment.
NOTE For product development purposes, sole units, outsoles or other soling components such as top pieces may be tested.
- Standard31 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 13287:2012 specifies a method of test for the slip resistance of PPE footwear. It is not applicable to special purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs or similar.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Prestandard specifies the method of test and specifications for the slip resistance of safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use. NOTE For safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use for special purposes this standard may not be applicable.
- Standardization document12 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day