Workshop and PPE

Quick Answer Look for the EN ISO 20345 classification, S1 through S5, on any safety shoe before buying. S1 covers basic indoor protection, S3 adds puncture resistant midsole and water resistant uppers for outdoor and construction use, and the SRC marking confirms slip resistance testing on both ceramic and steel surfaces. Match the class to … Read more

Quick Answer Match the glove’s cut level to the actual hazard, not the highest number available. ANSI A1 to A3 suits light handling and packaging, A4 to A6 covers most construction, maintenance and general workshop tasks, and A7 to A9 is for heavy fabrication and sharp metal work. In markets using EN 388, the scale … Read more