Selection of Safety Footwear

Marking

Criteria

Intended Application

Green triangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toe cap.

For industrial work environments, especially that of construction where sharp objects (such as nails) are present. 

Blue rectangle indicates a Grade 1 protective toe cap with no puncture-resistant sole.

For industrial work environments not requiring puncture protection.

White rectangle with orange Greek letter omega indicates electric-shock protective footwear.

For industrial work environments where accidental contact with live electrical conductors can occur. Warning: Electrical shock resistance deteriorates with wear and in a wet environment.

The CSA Yellow rectangle with a “SD” and grounding symbol indicates soles are static-dissipative. The outer soles are made from an antistatic compound, capable of dissipating an electrostatic charge in a controlled manner. Range of 10⁶   to 10⁸   (1-100 megaohms).

For industrial work environments where a static discharge can create a hazard for workers or equipment. Warning: This footwear should not be used where contact with live electrical conductors can occur.

The CSA Yellow rectangle with a “SD+” and grounding symbol indicates soles are static-dissipative. The outer soles are made from an antistatic compound, capable of dissipating an electrostatic charge in a controlled manner. SD+ is a more Narrow Range of 10⁶   to 3.5 x 10⁷   (1-35 megaohms) providing a consistent level of static dissipation to industries where this is important.

For industrial work environments where a static discharge can create a hazard for workers or equipment. Warning: This footwear should not be used where contact with live electrical conductors can occur.

Red rectangle with white C letter indicates electrically conductive footwear.

For industrial work environments where low-power electrical changes can create a hazard for workers or equipment. Warning: This footwear should not be used where contact with live electrical conductors can occur.

Dark grey rectangle with M letter indicates metatarsal protection. Note: Toe protection is required for all metatarsal protective footwear.

For industrial work environments where heavy objects can hurt the metatarsal region of the foot.

White label with green fir tree symbol footwear provides protection when using chainsaws.

For forestry workers and others who work with or around hand-held chainsaws and other cutting tools.