Australian standard
AS/NZS 2210.3: safety footwear
Standards Australia publishes AS/NZS 2210.3 as Part 3 of the occupational protective footwear series, covering safety footwear fitted with a toecap. Boot listings cite it alongside a code such as SB or S1, plus additional property codes.
What is AS/NZS 2210.3?
AS/NZS 2210.3 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for safety footwear, published by Standards Australia. It applies to work boots and shoes fitted with a protective toecap, and it is the designation behind the code letters, such as SB or S1, that appear on a boot listing.
AS/NZS 2210.3 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for safety footwear, meaning work boots and shoes fitted with a protective toecap. It is the designation behind the code letters you see on a boot listing.
Which products does it apply to?
1 guides on this hub cite AS/NZS 2210.3, across work boots, zip sided work boots, lace up work boots, elastic sided work boots, women's work boots, composite toe work boots, executive safety shoes, non safety work boots, safety joggers and runners.
| Marking on the listing | What it indicates | How it appears in these guides |
|---|---|---|
| SB | Basic safety footwear code | Appears on non safety styled boots with a toecap |
| S1 | Common code on safety boots here | The most frequent code in this corpus |
| S1P | S1 with a penetration resistant insert | Appears where the listing states it |
| S2 | Appears on some styles | Stated on a smaller number of listings |
| AN, WR, E, HRO, SRA | Additional property codes | Seen appended to a code set on some listings |
Guides that cite AS/NZS 2210.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a steel toe and a composite toe under AS/NZS 2210.3?
The standard is about the protection the toecap delivers, not the material it is made from. Steel and composite toecaps can both be certified. Composite caps are non metallic, which suits metal detection areas and can feel less cold, while steel caps are usually slimmer for the same protection.
Does AS/NZS 2210.3 cover slip resistance?
Slip resistance is reported through additional property codes appended to the footwear code on a listing, such as the SRA code that appears on some boots in these guides. If no slip code is stated, the boot has not been rated for slip resistance, whatever the tread looks like.
What if a boot listing names no standard at all?
Treat it as an unrated boot. That is common on non safety styles and on fashion influenced work shoes. If a rated boot is required on your site, buy one whose listing names the standard and keep the supplier documentation.
Is AS/NZS 2210.3 the same as EN ISO 20345?
AS/NZS 2210.3 and EN ISO 20345 are different documents from different bodies, both covering safety footwear, and a boot can be certified to one, the other, or both. Some listings in these guides name AS/NZS 2210.3, some name EN ISO 20345, and a few name both. Check which one your workplace requires.
What this page is not
This page explains how AS/NZS 2210.3 is used in product listings. It is not the standard, and it does not reproduce its text. Compliance decisions should reference the published standard and your own workplace risk assessment.
- Standards Australia, AS/NZS 2210.3
- The product listings on donerightsafety.com.au that name this designation