Anti-slip safety shoes: explanation of SRA, SRB and SRC standards. A safety shoe with a non-slip profile must be suitable for your specific working conditions and work environment. To obtain clarity about the slip resistance of anti-slip soles in certain circumstances, a number of standards have been created: the SRA, SRB and SRC standards. On differently composed surfaces and in combination with different liquids. The outcome of these tests ultimately determines the SRA, SRB or SRC standards.
What does the SRA standard entail?
The SRA standard guarantees that the anti-slip profile of the safety shoes is sufficient on a ceramic tile floor that is covered with water and soap (sodium lauryl ether sulfate solution). Work environments where this frequently occurs include the food sector and catering industry, but you will also encounter this in the healthcare and cleaning sectors.
What does the SRB standard entail?
The SRB standard guarantees that the anti-slip profile of the safety shoe is sufficient on a steel surface covered with glycerol (glycerine). Work environments where this can occur include construction, the steel industry and the automotive industry.
What does the SRC standard entail?
The SRC standard meets the conditions of both the SRA and SRB standards (SRA + SRB = SRC).
Is SRC always best?
The SRC standard is suitable for various surfaces and liquids. Ideal when you work in changeable circumstances. However, there is a side note; SRA and SRB are specifically aimed at a specific surface with a specific liquid. This means that they are specialized for this surface and will therefore offer better resistance than SRC soles in the circumstances mentioned.