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Foot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for toecaps and penetration
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Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12568:2010

ICS:
13.340.50 Varovanje nog in stopal Leg and foot protection

SIST EN 12568:2010 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12568

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2010

ICS 13.340.50 Supersedes EN 12568:1998

English Version

Foot and leg protectors - Requirements and test methods for

toecaps and penetration resistant inserts

Protecteurs du pied et de la jambe - Exigences et Fuß- und Beinschutz - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für
méthodes d'essais des embouts et des inserts anti- durchtrittsichere Einlagen und Zehenkappen
perforation

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Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Requirements for toe caps ...................................................................................................................7
4.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Requirements for all types of toe caps................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Finishing .................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................7
4.2.3 Impact resistance...................................................................................................................................8
4.2.4 Compression resistance .......................................................................................................................8
4.3 Special requirements for metal toe caps − Corrosion resistance ....................................................9
4.4 Special requirements for non-metal toe caps − Stability against ageing and environmental
influence .................................................................................................................................................9
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5.1
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Test methods for toe caps ....................................................................................................................9
General ....................................................................................................................................................9
5.2
5.2.1
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Test methods for all types of toe caps ................................................................................................9
Determination of internal toe cap length .............................................................................................9
5.2.2 Determination of impact resistance .................................................................................................. 12
5.2.3
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Determination of compression resistance ....................................................................................... 16
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Preliminary examination .................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.2 Corrosion test procedure ................................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Test methods for non-metal toe caps ............................................................................................... 18
5.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.4.2 Effect of high temperature ................................................................................................................. 18
5.4.3 Effect of low temperature ................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.4 Effect of acid ....................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.5 Effect of alkali...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4.6 Effect of fuel oil ................................................................................................................................... 19
6 Requirements for penetration resistant inserts .............................................................................. 19
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Requirements for all types of penetration resistant inserts .......................................................... 19
6.2.1 Resistance to nail penetration........................................................................................................... 19
6.2.2 Flexing resistance............................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Special requirements for metal penetration resistant inserts ....................................................... 19
6.3.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.2 Corrosion resistance .......................................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Special requirements for non-metal penetration resistant inserts − Stability against
ageing and environmental influence ................................................................................................ 20
7 Test methods for penetration resistant inserts ............................................................................... 20
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 20
7.2 All types of penetration resistant inserts ......................................................................................... 21
7.2.1 Determination of penetration resistance .......................................................................................... 21
7.2.2 Determination of flexing resistance .................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Test method for metal penetration resistant inserts − Determination of corrosion
resistance ............................................................................................................................................ 25
7.3.1 Preliminary examination .................................................................................................................... 25

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7.3.2 Test procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 25

7.4 Test methods for non-metal penetration resistant inserts ............................................................. 26
7.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 26
7.4.2 Effect of high temperature .................................................................................................................. 26
7.4.3 Effect of low temperature ................................................................................................................... 26
7.4.4 Effect of acid ........................................................................................................................................ 26
7.4.5 Effect of alkali ...................................................................................................................................... 26
7.4.6 Effect of fuel oil .................................................................................................................................... 26
8 Marking ................................................................................................................................................. 26
8.1 Toe Caps............................................................................................................................................... 26
8.2 Penetration resistant inserts .............................................................................................................. 27
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Foreword
This document (EN 12568:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 161 “Foot and leg
protectors”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2010.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN 12568:1998.

Products described by this standard are not personal protective equipment (PPE) and cannot be "CE" marked.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346 and EN ISO 20347 relate to safety, protective and occupational footwear which
define the performance and required properties of the footwear. On introducing these standards all national
standards relating to safety toecaps and penetration resistant inserts were withdrawn leaving the
manufacturers of these items with no means of demonstrating the performance of their products. This
European Standard has been prepared to allow manufacturers to demonstrate the performance level of the
toecaps and penetration resistant inserts before being inserted into the footwear.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for toe caps and inserts with resistance
against mechanical penetration, intended to function as components of PPE footwear (e.g. as described by
EN ISO 20345, EN ISO 20346 and EN ISO 20347).

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN ISO 20345:2004, Personal protective equipment — Safety footwear (ISO 20345:2004)

EN ISO 20346:2004, Personal protective equipment — Protective footwear (ISO 20346:2004)

EN ISO 20347:2004, Personal protective equipment — Occupational footwear (ISO 20347:2004)

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 20345:2004,
EN ISO 20346:2004 and EN ISO 20347:2004 and the following apply.
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external toe cap
toe cap intended to be incorporated on top of the footwear upper forepart intended to provide protection
against mechanical impact and compression

3.3
penetration resistant insert
footwear component placed (or intended to be placed) in the sole complex in order to provide protection
against mechanical penetration

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4 Requirements for toe caps

4.1 General

Table 1 — Summary of requirements for toecaps and number of tests

Metal Non-metal Number of tests for type
Property Subclause
toe cap toecap approval

Finishing 4.2.1 X X 1 sample each size right and left

Internal length 4.2.2.1 X X 1 sample each size right and left

Width of flange 4.2.2.2 X X 1 sample each size right and left

Impact resistance 4.2.3 X X 1 sample each size right and left

Compression resistance 4.2.4 X X 1 sample each size right and left

Corrosion resistance 4.3 X - 3 samples of different sizes

Impact resistance after five a

4.4 - X 2 samples for each treatment
environmental treatments
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NOTE 1
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For details, see 4.2 to 4.4.

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Select worst performing sample sizes of test 4.2.3.

Each single test result shall comply with the applicable requirement, otherwise the overall result of the whole
lot is deemed to be "fail". In case of different single results obtained with the same test on equal samples, the
worst value shall be stated as test result ("worst case principle" to be applied).

4.2 Requirements for all types of toe caps

4.2.1 Finishing

Toe caps shall be finished so as to be free from surface marks or defects and shall be free from burrs and
sharp edges and defects of splitting or delaminating between material layers.

4.2.2 Dimensions

4.2.2.1 Internal length

When measured in accordance with the method described in 5.2.1, the internal length of toe caps shall be not
less than the appropriate value given in Table 2.

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Table 2 — Minimum internal length of toe caps

Toe cap number 5 6 7 8 9 10

and below and above

Minimum internal
34 36 38 39 40 42
length in millimetres

NOTE The above numbering system for toecaps is not identical to any numbering system for
footwear.

4.2.2.2 Width of flange

If toe caps are formed with a flange, the inside width of the flange (e) shall be not greater than 10 mm, as
shown in Figure 1.

e
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e Width of the toe cap flange

Figure 1 — Illustration of width "e" of the toe cap flange

4.2.3 Impact resistance

When toe caps are tested in accordance with the method described in 5.2.2 at an energy level of either
(100 ± 2) J (toe caps intended for protective footwear), or (200 ± 4) J (toe caps intended for safety footwear),
the clearance under the cap at the moment of impact shall be not less than the appropriate value given in
Table 3. In addition the toe cap shall not develop sharp edges or any cracks passing through the material (i.e.
through which light can be seen).

4.2.4 Compression resistance

When toe caps are tested in accordance with the method described in 5.2.3, the clearance under the toe cap
at a compression load of either (10 ± 0,1) kN (toe caps intended for protective footwear) or (15 ± 0,15) kN (toe
caps intended for safety footwear) shall not be less than the appropriate value given in Table 3. In addition the
toe cap shall not develop sharp edges or any cracks passing through the material (i.e. through which light can
be seen).

NOTE The provisions of 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 do not exclude a toe cap design incorporating perforations.

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Table 3 — Minimum clearance under toe caps at impact and compression

Toe cap number 5 10

6 7 8 9
and below and above

Internal toe cap

minimum clearance 19,5 20,0 20,5 21,0 21,5 22,0
(mm)

External toe cap

minimum clearance 24,5 25,0 25,5 26,0 26,5 27,0
(mm)

4.3 Special requirements for metal toe caps − Corrosion resistance

Both before and after testing metal toe caps in accordance with the method described in 5.3, they shall exhibit
not more than three areas of corrosion, none of which shall measure more than 2 mm in any direction.
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moment of impact shall be not less than the appropriate value given in Table 3. In addition, the toe cap shall
not develop sharp edges or any cracks passing through the material (i.e. through which light can be seen).

5 Test methods for toe caps

5.1 General

One pair of samples of each size shall be tested. Exceptions are made for some properties, as specified in
Table 1. Where repetitions lead to different results on equal samples, the worst value shall be reported as test
result.

If samples of only one size are available, two pairs shall be tested.

Each one of the environmental treatments of 5.4 shall be applied to new samples.

5.2 Test methods for all types of toe caps

5.2.1 Determination of internal toe cap length

5.2.1.1 Determination of the test axis

Position the left toe cap with its rear edge in line with a base line and draw its outline. Repeat the exercise with
the right toe cap of the pair, positioning it at the same base line in such a manner that the outlines at the toe
end of the toe caps coincide (see Figure 2).

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A C D B

Key

1 Test axis
2 Right cap
3 Left cap
A, B, C, D Points where the outlines of the right and left toe caps
intersect on the base line

Figure 2 — Determination of test axis (schematic illustration)

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Place the toe cap, open side down, on a flat surface. With an appropriate gauge, measure the internal length l,
along the test axis from the front inside to the vertical projection of the back edge between 3 mm and 10 mm
above and parallel to the surface upon which the toe cap rests, taking the longest distance as the length l (see
Figure 3).

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