What is ISO 13287-Test method for slip resistance in PPE footwear about?
ISO 13287 discusses personal protective equipment (PPE). ISO 13287 is an international standard on test methods for slip resistance in PPE footwear to ensure prevention against workplace hazards due to slipping
ISO 13287 specifies a method of test for the slip resistance of PPE footwear. Footwear claiming ‘slip resistance’ would be deemed an item of personal protective equipment.
Note1: For product development purposes, sole units, outsoles, or other soling components such as top pieces may be tested.
Note2: ISO 13287 does not apply to special-purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs, or similar.
Who is ISO 13287-Test method for slip resistance in PPE footwear for?
ISO 13287 on test method for slip resistance in PPE footwear is useful for:
- PPE footwear manufacturers
- PPE footwear developers or testers
- Health and safety departments
Why should you use ISO 13287-Test method for slip resistance in PPE footwear?
Protective footwear worn in the workplace is designed to protect the foot from physical hazards such as falling objects, stepping on sharp objects, heat and cold, wet, and slippery surfaces, or exposure to corrosive chemicals.
ISO 13287 provides you with test methods, test conditions, procedures, sampling, and controlling for slip resistance of PPE footwear.
ISO 13287 assists you in improving the quality and performance of PPE footwear and ensuring slip resistance in PPE footwear.
By adopting ISO 13287 the user can enhance the efficiency and standard of PPE footwear to build a product that has global acceptance in the market.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 13287:2019 supersedes ISO 13287:2012, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 13287:2019 has made some technical changes with respect to ISO 13287:2012. These include:
- In scope, the additional text is added and the design and use of rigid wedges are more precisely defined
- Conditioning time has been reduced to 24 h.UK size changed and requirements for application of force tightened.
- 1 has been restructured and an additional procedure allowed for cleaning grease contaminated soling
- Floor sample conditioning, cleaning, and replacement are revised.
