DIN EN ISO 13287 2013-02 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN ISO 13287:2013-02 — Personal protective equipment — Footwear — Test method for slip resistance. This is the German adoption (DIN/EN) of ISO 13287:2012 specifying a laboratory test procedure to determine the slip resistance of footwear intended as personal protective equipment (PPE).

Abstract

Specifies a standardized test method for assessing the slip resistance of PPE footwear (and, for product development, sole units or soling components). The procedure defines test specimens, apparatus, test liquids and conditioned test states, and gives requirements for test execution and reporting to provide comparable slip-resistance results for design, compliance and safety assessment.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / replaced (superseded by a later edition; national adoption later updated to DIN EN ISO 13287:2020-02).
• Publication date: 2013-02-01 (DIN adoption/publication as DIN EN ISO 13287:2013-02).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — German adoption of EN ISO / ISO 13287:2012.
• ICS / categories: 13.340.50 (Leg and foot protection / footwear protective equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition: DIN EN ISO 13287:2013-02 (corresponds to ISO 13287:2012, Edition 2).
• Number of pages: 26 (national/EN edition page count as published by DIN distributors).

Scope

This standard defines a laboratory test for slip resistance of footwear that is classified as personal protective equipment. It is not intended for special-purpose footwear fitted with spikes, metal studs or similar devices. The test may be applied to whole footwear or individual sole/outsole components for product development and comparative evaluation. The method is intended to aid product safety assessment and conformity evaluation.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test principle and measuring apparatus for slip-resistance determination.
• Requirements for specimen selection and preparation (whole shoe or sole component sampling).
• Specified test liquids and surface conditioning to simulate common slip situations.
• Test parameters, procedure, number of cycles/measurements and test conditions (temperature, contamination, etc.).
• Data reporting format, interpretation guidance and consideration of measurement uncertainty.
• Limitations: not applicable to footwear with spikes, metal studs or similar special features.

Typical use and users

Used by footwear manufacturers, product designers, PPE compliance testers, test laboratories, certification bodies and safety engineers to evaluate and compare slip resistance of protective footwear during development, quality control and conformity assessment. Occupational safety professionals and procurement teams may use results to inform PPE selection.

Related standards

Superseding/revision: ISO 13287:2019 / EN ISO 13287:2019 (later edition published; national adoptions updated e.g., DIN EN ISO 13287:2020-02). Normative and related references that are commonly cited include surface texture and material test methods such as ISO 4287 and ISO 4662 which support test apparatus and surface characterization.

Keywords

slip resistance, footwear, personal protective equipment, PPE, test method, DIN EN ISO 13287, outsoles, safety footwear, slip tester, abrasion not applicable

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN ISO 13287:2013-02 is the German/European adoption of ISO 13287:2012 — a laboratory test method for determining the slip resistance of footwear used as personal protective equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the test principle, apparatus, specimen preparation, test liquids and conditions, measurement procedure and reporting for slip-resistance evaluation of whole footwear and sole components; it excludes special-purpose footwear with spikes or metal studs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear manufacturers, PPE test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, safety officers and procurement specialists use it for product development, quality control and selection of slip-resistant protective footwear.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 (ISO 2012) edition represented here has been withdrawn/superseded; a later edition ISO 13287:2019 (and corresponding national adoption updates such as DIN EN ISO 13287:2020-02) is the current published version.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of PPE and footwear test standards within ISO/CEN technical committees (ISO/TC 94/SC 3 and related CEN/TC committees); related standards address material characterization and other protective footwear test methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Slip resistance, footwear testing, PPE, DIN EN ISO 13287, test method, safety footwear, outsoles.