Are you wearing safety footwear that is CSA-approved for your work? Find out what CSA symbols to look for and what they mean here.



Selection of Safety Footwear

Marking

Criteria

Intended Application

CSA Green Triangle

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. 

CSA Blue Square

Blue rectangle indicates a Grade 1 protective toe cap with no puncture-resistant sole.

For industrial work environments not requiring puncture protection.

CSA ESR

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.

The CSA Yellow rectangle with a “SD” and grounding symbol indicates soles are static-dissipative. The outer soles are made from an antistatic compound, capable of dissipating an electrostatic charge in a controlled manner. Range of 106   to 108   (1-100 megaohms).

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.

SD Plus CSA

The CSA Yellow rectangle with a “SD+” and grounding symbol indicates soles are static-dissipative. The outer soles are made from an antistatic compound, capable of dissipating an electrostatic charge in a controlled manner. SD+ is a more Narrow Range of 106   to 3.5 x 107   (1-35 megaohms) providing a consistent level of static dissipation to industries where this is important.

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.

CSA Red Patch

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.

CSA Met Patch

Dark grey rectangle with M letter indicates metatarsal protection. Note: Toe protection is required for all metatarsal protective footwear.

For industrial work environments where heavy objects can hurt the metatarsal region of the foot.

CSA Chainsaw Patch

White label with green fir tree symbol footwear provides protection when using chainsaws.

For forestry workers and others who work with or around hand-held chainsaws and other cutting tools.

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