
Safety Footwear Testing – METS Laboratories
At METS Laboratories, we provide comprehensive testing solutions for safety footwear in compliance with national and international standards. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert team ensure your products meet the rigorous performance, protection, and durability requirements demanded across industries.
Why Safety Footwear Testing Is Important?
Safety footwear is critical for protecting workers from common workplace hazards such as impact, compression, penetration, slipping, and electrical risks. Testing ensures:
- Worker health and safety
- Compliance with legal and regulatory standards (e.g., IS 15298, EN ISO 20345, ASTM F2413)
- Risk mitigation and reduced liability for manufacturers and employers
Product integrity in demanding environments
What We Test?
- Impact resistance
- Compression resistance
- Slip resistance
- Penetration resistance (midsole)
- Antistatic/electrical resistance
- Water resistance & absorption/desorption
- Sole flexibility and abrasion resistance
- Upper and outsole bond strength
- Safety shoes
- Protective boots
- Industrial footwear
- Electrical hazard footwear
- Firefighting and military footwear
- IS 15298 (India)
- EN ISO 20344/20345 (Europe)
- ASTM F2412/F2413 (USA)
What METS Laboratories Offers?
What We Ensure?
Who It’s For?
Our services cater to:
Protect Consumers. Satisfy Authorities. Boost Market Confidence.
Through precision testing and certification, we help you:
- Build safer workplaces.
- Ensure compliance and market access.
- Gain customer trust and brand reputation.
- Reduce recalls and warranty claims.
METS Laboratories is your partner in delivering safety, quality, and confidence—step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What standards does METS test safety footwear to?
We test to IS 15298, EN ISO 20345, ASTM F2413, Etc. and other global benchmarks.
How long does the testing process take?
Standard testing turnaround is 5–7 business days, depending on the test scope.
Can METS help with CE/IS marking or BIS certification?
Yes, we support clients in preparing documentation and testing for compliance and certification.
Do you provide testing for prototype or R&D samples?
Absolutely. We offer development-stage testing to aid design optimization.
Is on-site or third-party witnessing available?
Yes, witnessing by clients or notified bodies can be arranged upon request.