![]() ![]() Note: Toe protection is required for all metatarsal protective footwear.įor industrial work environments where heavy objects can hurt the metatarsal region of the foot. ![]() Warning: This footwear should not be used where contact with live electrical conductors can occur.ĭark grey rectangle with M letter indicates metatarsal protection. Red rectangle with white C letter indicates electrically conductive footwear.įor industrial work environments where low-power electrical changes can create a hazard for workers or equipment. Yellow rectangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 2 protective to ecap. Warning: This footwear should not be used where contact with live electrical conductors can occur. Yellow rectangle with black SD letters indicates static-dissipative footwear.įor industrial work environments where a static discharge can create a hazard for workers or equipment. Warning: Electrical shock resistance deteriorates with wear and in a wet environment. White rectangle with orange Greek letter omega indicates electric-shock protective footwear.įor industrial work environments where accidental contact with live electrical conductors can occur. Grey rectangle indicates a Grade 2 protective toe cap with no puncture-resistant sole.įor industrial and non-industrial work environments not requiring puncture protection. Yellow triangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 2 protective toe cap.įor light industrial work environments requiring puncture protection as well as toe protection.īlue rectangle indicates a Grade 1 protective toe cap with no puncture-resistant sole.įor industrial work environments not requiring puncture protection. ![]() Green triangle indicates sole puncture protection with a Grade 1 protective toe cap.įor industrial work environments, especially that of construction where sharp objects (such as nails) are present. Here is a breakdown of what each label means from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): The green triangle symbol simply means that the footwear is CSA approved to protect the toe and sole of the worker’s foot. Safety shoes come in a wide range of toe protection including composite (or metal-free), aluminum and steel. Another misconception is that Green Triangle means “steel toe,” which is not the case. Although it’s commonly associated with construction work, it actually means CSA approved for toe and sole protection for a wide range of industrial environments including light industrial workplaces like warehouses, big-box retail, truck drivers and couriers, as well as heavier industries like manufacturing. It’s the most common one looked for and required by a wide range of industries. The first symbol/mark is the Green Triangle, commonly referred to as “Green Patch”. ![]() For your safety and the safety of others, we encourage you to review these symbols to make sure you are selecting the right shoe for you or your employees.Ĭlarifying what “Green Patch” means. These symbols (or markings) will help you determine which footwear is appropriate for the job required. Have you ever wondered what those symbols on your safety boots or shoes mean? The CSA sets out specific safety criteria for all safety footwear and apparel purchased in Canada. Luckily following Canada’s specific standards established by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z195-14 (R2019) “protective footwear” will ensure safety standards are being met and workers are protected. So choosing footwear according to the hazard to which you are most likely to be exposed is important. Safety footwear is designed to protect feet against a wide variety of injuries: impact, compression, and puncture are the most common. With a variety of jobs comes different demands and standards for safety footwear. ![]()
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