The following chart is reproduced from the current Canadian Standards Association (CSA) publication on
Protective Footwear: All safety footwear must bear a CSA label or patch and/or indicate slip resistant sole
Toe Cap Grade
Internal label colour
Delivery Drivers in
Mail Services, Hospitality Services
Sole Puncture Protection
External patch colour
Trades and Shops, Large Animal Clinic,
Agricultural Workers at Research Stations,
Grounds and Landscape Maintenance
Electrical Shock Resistant
Soles
External patch colour
ESR
White
with Omega sign
Kitchen and General Cafeteria Helpers
Approved safety footwear should have combinations of the following features as appropriate for your workplace
risks:
Feature Remarks Workplace Risk Recommended For
Slip Resistant Sole (SR) optional feature slips and falls kitchen staff
CSA Grade 1 Toe Cap Grades 2 and 3 impact injury work having
not recommended impact risks
Puncture Resistant Sole optional feature puncture by sharp trades occupations,
objects outdoor workers
Electric Shock Resistance optional feature contact with live electrical trades
(ESR) insulating soles conductors
Static Dissipative optional feature hazards from work with electronics,
(SD) anti-static soles static electricity flammable liquids
Ankle Support optional feature ankle injury trades occupations,
large animal workers
Thermal Insulation optional feature cold outdoor workers
Water Resistance optional feature water wet environments
Chemical Resistance optional feature chemical splashes chemical technicians
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