Boots for building sites and warehouses
- SB
- impact-resistant toecap
- A
- antistatic sole
- E
- energy absorption at the heel
- P
- penetration-resistant sole
- WRU
- water-repellent upper
Workplace safety
The label marking, read out letter by letter.
The marking decoder, the kit for each job and the paperwork that comes with the product.
What the label says
The marking, read letter by letter
Every item has a code on its label. Below is what each letter means, as set out in the standard.
High visibility, work near the road
- Class 1
- the smallest area of visible material
- Class 2
- a medium area
- Class 3
- the largest area, with sleeves
Gloves for mechanical protection
- First digit
- abrasion resistance
- Second digit
- cut resistance
- Third digit
- tear resistance
- Fourth digit
- puncture resistance
- Letter
- blade cut, from A to F
Ear defenders and plugs
- SNR
- the attenuation stated by the maker
- H
- high-pitched noise
- M
- mid-range noise
- L
- low-pitched noise
The marking and the class are the ones on the maker’s label; the equipment is chosen from the employer’s risk assessment.
In stock, by size
What one person needs, by job
The lists we send companies most often.
Electrician
Work on boards and cable runs.
- 1 pcsElectrically insulating helmet
- 2 pcsInsulating gloves
- 2 pcsAntistatic overalls
- 1 pcsS3 boots
- 1 pcsSafety glasses
7items per person
See the kitWelder
Welding in the workshop.
- 1 pcsWelding helmet
- 1 pcsLeather apron
- 3 pcsWelding gloves
- 1 pcsS3 boots
- 1 pcsEar defenders
7items per person
See the kitWarehouse
Handling and forklift work.
- 2 pcsClass 2 vest
- 1 pcsS3 boots
- 6 pcsHandling gloves
- 1 pcsSafety helmet
10items per person
See the kitThe final list comes from the employer’s risk assessment; we write down where we start.
Which size to take
Measure over the clothes you work in, not over a T-shirt.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Height (cm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (48) | 92–96 | 80–84 | 168–174 | |
| M (50) | 96–100 | 84–88 | 170–176 | |
| L (52) | 100–104 | 88–92 | 174–180 | |
| XL (54) | 104–108 | 92–96 | 176–182 | |
| XXL (56) | 108–112 | 96–100 | 178–184 |
Between two sizes? Take the larger one: the equipment is worn over clothes.
How long it lasts and when to replace it
Equipment expires even when it still looks fine.
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Safety helmetwritten on the helmet, under the peak
- A hard knock, even with no mark
- Cracks or whitened plastic
- Torn or stretched straps
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Safety harnesswritten on the sewn-in label
- Frayed or cut webbing
- Opened stitching
- It has stopped a fall
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Respirator filterswritten on the filter
- Breathing gets harder
- You can smell the substance
- The packet has been open for a long time
-
Safety bootswritten on the box
- The sole has lost its tread
- The toecap shows through the leather
- Water comes through the seams
The terms are the ones the maker writes on the product or in the manual; we copy them, we do not set them.
At the purchase
The paperwork you are asked for at an inspection
At a safety inspection they ask for the paperwork, not the label. These are the ones you get from us.
If you need a document that is not listed here, write to us and we will ask the maker for it.
- The declaration of conformityWith every item, from the maker.
- The type-examination certificateFor category three items.
- The maker’s instructionsIn the local language, in the box.
- The invoice with serial and batch numberWith the batch number written on it, for your records.
How to wash it and how to store it
Washed the wrong way, the equipment loses its protection.
- 01 Wash it separatelyNo fabric softener: it coats the reflective tape.
- 02 Dry it in the shadeNo hot tumble dryer and no radiator.
- 03 Count the washesThe label says how many washes the marking lasts.
- 04 Keep it dryIn a cupboard, away from sunlight and solvents.
The rule that counts is the one on the item’s label; here we write what usually applies.
Why people buy from us
The marking explainedThe label code, read out letter by letter.
Paperwork with every itemDeclaration of conformity and instructions.
Sizes by measurementWith a written table, not “it fits about right”.
A business invoiceWith batch and serial number, for your records.
Frequently asked questions
The questions about conformity and sizing we get most often, answered once, in writing.
Is your question missing? Write to us and we will add it to the list.
How do I know it is certified for the work I do?
Look at the code on the label and find it in the marking decoder on this page. If you are still unsure, tell us what work you do and we will say which marking it calls for.
Which size do I take in overalls?
Measure over the clothes you work in and compare with the size table. Between two sizes, take the larger one.
Will you give me the declaration of conformity?
Yes, with every item. If you also need the type-examination certificate, ask for it in the order.
Can it be personalised with our company logo?
Yes, by embroidery or printing. Personalising does not change the marking, but it is never applied over the reflective tape.
Will you swap the size if it does not fit?
Yes, for unworn items in their packaging, within the term written on our returns page.
Can I have a business invoice?
Yes, with a tax number and the batch number written on the invoice, for your safety records.
After the purchase
Returns, size swaps and guarantee
We swap sizes on unworn items in their packaging. The guarantee term is the one in the maker’s certificate, and equipment that has stopped a fall or taken a knock is not repaired: it is replaced.
Keep the sewn-in label: it carries the batch, the marking and the term.
- Size swap For unworn items, in their packaging.
- A written warranty The term is the one in the maker’s certificate.
- We answer on the marking On conformity questions, not only on stock.
New stock and changes in the standards
One email when new items arrive or a marking changes.