PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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375-BRJ-01-IMDO © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
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Footwear Level of Protection
Symbol Description Meaning
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.
Yellow triangle indicates sole
puncture protection with a
Grade 2 protective toe cap.
For light industrial work environments requiring
puncture protection as well as toe protection.
Blue rectangle indicates a
Grade 1 protective toe cap with
no puncture-resistant sole.
For industrial work environments not requiring
puncture protection.
Grey rectangle indicates a
Grade 2 protective toe cap with
no puncture-resistant sole.
For industrial and non-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.
Yellow rectangle with black
SD letters indicates static-
dissipative footwear.
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.
Yellow rectangle indicates sole
puncture protection with a
Grade 2 protective to ecap.
(super-static dissipative
footwear)
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.
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