ISO 13287 Personal Protective Equipment - Footwear - Test Method for Slip Resistance

The ISO 13287 standard, published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) , defines a test method for determining the slip resistance of personal protective equipment footwear. However, this test method is not applicable to shoes with pointed toes, metal studs, or similar special-purpose footwear. Shoes claiming slip resistance are considered part of personal protective equipment. For product development purposes, other sole components such as sole units, outsoles, or uppers are also tested according to this standard.

For the purposes of this standard,

• The normal force expression refers to the force perpendicular to the surface (90 degrees) applied to the surface through the shoe. The force determines the weight of the shoe, the way it is produced. and assembly.
• The expression of friction force refers to the force parallel to the surface and to the direction of motion that occurs when the shoe is sliding on a surface.
• The expression coefficient of friction expresses the ratio of friction force to normal force.
• The expression static contact time refers to the time between the shoe's first contact with the surface, which reaches a normal force of 50 N, and the beginning of the movement.
• The expression measurement period refers to the time interval in which the friction force measurement is made and the test conditions are met.
• Floor refers to the material used as the test surface.
• Surface refers to the floor on which the shoe is tested, with or without contaminants.

A wide variety of slip resistance tests are available to determine the slip resistance of a shoe, including coefficient of friction tests, surface micro-roughness tests, and ramp tests.

Testing and evaluation of anti-slip properties is of great importance for the prevention of skid accidents. Numerous different test methods and rating systems have been adopted over the years to measure the slip resistance of floor coverings and shoes. These test methods are based on different principles and are used under different conditions, so there is no relationship between them.

Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, our organization also provides testing services to determine the slip resistance of shoes as personal protective equipment, within the scope of ISO 13287 standard, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.