Can Csa Z195 14

The current standard for Protective Footwear is CAN/CSA-Z195-14. This shows that it was amended in 2009. This becomes the standard that applies to the regulation. The standard for Guideline on Selection, Care, and Use of Protective Footwear is CAN/CSA-Z195.

What is CSA standard for boots?

CSA rated boots have either grade 1 toe cap protection or grade 2 toe cap protection, where grade 1 toe caps will protect against very sharp object penetration like nails (an impact up to 125 joules) and are generally steel toe caps and grade 2 toe caps will protect against light industrial works up to 90 joules.

What is the standard for safety shoes?

The safety footwear standards in the UK are the same as the footwear standards across Europe: EN ISO 20345:2011. Under this standard, all safety footwear (be that work boots, wellingtons, safety shoes, safety trainers etc) must protect the toes against a 200 joule impact.

Alexander Ross

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