Anvil Traction has representation on the CEN TC161 & ISO TC94 Safety Standards Committee and is fully aware and knowledgeable of the latest European and International standards. It is a commitment it takes very seriously, which is reflected in the investment made in developing its own in-house testing facility. This has an impressive array of testing options such as Impact Testing, Electrical resistance testing of antistatic and conductive footwear and DIN outsole abrasion resistance testing to name but a few. 

Lloyd Preston, technical manage, comments; “Any product designed to be worn or held to protect the wearer is classified as Personal Protective Equipment. These products are covered by the PPE directive 89/686/EEC and require testing and the application of the CE mark on the footwear itself”.

He continues “A fact that is perhaps not quite so commonly known is where the responsibility falls for ensuring that PPE is appropriately labelled with the CE marking and that it holds the required certification. Many people would assume that this comes down to the manufacturer however legislation states that the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of the site manager, who needs to ensure that all PPE has the correct markings and certification appropriate to the risks identified.”

Anvil Traction ensures that all of its products hold the correct CE Markings and are fully compliant with the latest European Standards, giving site managers complete peace of mind that when they purchase from Anvil Traction they are completely compliant with the relevant EU legislation using the latest harmonised standards EN ISO 20345:2011 for safety footwear and EN ISO 20347:2012 for occupational footwear where there is no mechanical risks to the toes.