ISO 13287-2019 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 13287:2019 — Personal protective equipment — Footwear — Test method for slip resistance. This international standard specifies a laboratory method to determine the slip resistance (dynamic coefficient of friction) of footwear and of sole units/outsoles used for PPE footwear; it is not applicable to footwear with spikes, metal studs or similar special-purpose designs.

Abstract

ISO 13287:2019 defines a controlled test procedure that measures frictional and normal forces while an item of footwear (or sole component) is moved relative to a defined floor surface. The standard gives apparatus requirements, specified test surfaces (for example prepared stainless steel and pressed ceramic tile), conditioning and sampling rules, calibration procedures and reporting requirements for dynamic coefficient of friction (CoF) results. The method supports product development, quality control and supplier claims of "slip resistance".

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: October 2019.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 13.340.50 (Personal protective equipment / Footwear).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (ISO 13287:2019).
• Number of pages: 23 pages.

Scope

This standard specifies a laboratory test method for determining slip resistance of footwear intended as personal protective equipment. It covers sample preparation and conditioning, mounting and loading of the footwear, measurement of frictional and normal forces, required test speeds and contact conditions, calibration of test surfaces and equipment, and reporting of CoF values and uncertainty. The method excludes special-purpose footwear containing spikes, metal studs or similar attachments and is intended for conventional soling systems used in workplaces.

Key topics and requirements

• Test principle: measure dynamic coefficient of friction (CoF) while footwear is moved relative to a floor surface under specified normal force and speed.
• Apparatus and instruments: requirements for force sensors (accuracy), mechanisms to induce motion, and fixtures for consistent contact angle and support.
• Standard test surfaces and calibration: prepared stainless steel, pressed ceramic tile (Eurotile 2) and other characterised floors; calibration sliders and procedures specified.
• Sampling and conditioning: representative left/right samples, conditioning at 23 ±2 °C and 50 ±5 % RH (minimum 24 h) and handling rules before testing.
• Reporting and uncertainty: required test-report content (CoF results, test surface, footwear description, mounting, number of runs) and guidance to estimate measurement uncertainty.

Typical use and users

Common users include PPE footwear manufacturers and designers (product development and R&D), independent test laboratories and certification bodies (conformity assessment and supplier claims), occupational safety professionals and procurement/specification teams (comparative evaluation for workplace slip hazards), and quality-control departments monitoring production consistency. Results are used to substantiate "slip resistant" claims and to compare outsole materials and tread designs under defined conditions.

Related standards

ISO 13287:2019 is part of the suite of footwear PPE test methods and is typically used alongside ISO 20344 (Test methods for footwear designed as personal protective equipment) and the ISO 2034x family (ISO 20345, ISO 20346, ISO 20347) for performance requirements and classification of safety/protective/occupational footwear. The 2019 edition supersedes ISO 13287:2012.

Keywords

slip resistance; coefficient of friction; dynamic CoF; footwear testing; PPE footwear; outsoles; test surfaces (stainless steel, ceramic); calibration; conditioning; ISO 13287.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 13287:2019 is an international test method that specifies how to measure the slip resistance (dynamic coefficient of friction) of footwear intended as personal protective equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers apparatus and instrument requirements, sample conditioning and mounting, defined test surfaces and calibration, test procedure (measuring friction and normal forces), reporting requirements and guidance on uncertainty. It does not apply to footwear with spikes, metal studs or other similar special-purpose designs.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear manufacturers, R&D and design teams, independent test laboratories and certification bodies, occupational safety officers, procurement/specifiers and quality assurance teams use the standard for development, conformity assessment and comparative evaluation of slip performance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 13287:2019 is the current published edition (published October 2019) and it replaced the 2012 edition. Committee work on an amendment has been recorded (committee draft stage), but no published amendment to the 2019 edition was available at the time of this product summary. Users should check for any later amendments or national/adopted versions before relying on the standard for certification.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO footwear PPE family and is commonly applied in conjunction with ISO 20344 (test methods for PPE footwear) and the ISO 20345/20346/20347 series that define performance classes and requirements for safety, protective and occupational footwear.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Slip resistance, dynamic coefficient of friction (CoF), PPE footwear, outsoles, test surfaces, calibration, conditioning, ISO 13287.