NITRAS SAFETY | LG marking

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE “LG” MARKING

Today, safety shoes must do more than just protect the toes. Modern standards take real working situations into account - including standing safely on ladders. This is exactly where the LG marking according to EN ISO 20345:2022 comes in.

LG stands for Ladder Grip. This additional feature identifies safety shoes that are specially designed to provide better grip when working on ladders – a particularly practical criterion in construction, trade, assembly, or maintenance.

Anyone who regularly works on rung ladders knows that the standing surface is narrow, the pressure is concentrated in specific points, and the risk of slipping is increased. Safety shoes with LG marking are designed and tested specifically for these requirements. But when is LG useful, and for which activities is this additional feature particularly worthwhile?

LG OFFERS THESE ADVANTAGES IN EVERYDAY WORK

The LG label stands for one thing above all else: greater stability and safety when working on ladders. While classic slip resistance is designed for flat floors, LG specifically takes into account the special situation on narrow ladder rungs.

The key difference lies in the sole construction: safety shoes with LG have a specially shaped wedge or heel area that fits better on round ladder rungs. This creates a more stable contact point between the sole and the rung. Pressure is absorbed in a more controlled manner and the foot has more grip – even with point loads in the joint area.

This brings concrete advantages:

+ Better grip on round rungs thanks to a specially adapted sole construction
+ Greater stability when pressure is applied to specific points in the joint area
+ Reduced risk of slipping when climbing up and down
+ Greater safety during prolonged work on the ladder

LG provides a noticeable increase in control, especially for activities that involve frequent movement between the ground and the ladder. The footrests more securely on the rung, which increases safety and supports concentrated work.

In short: LG is not a theoretical additional feature, but a practical advantage for anyone who regularly works on ladders.

FOR WHOM IS THE LG MARKING PARTICULARLY RELEVANT?

The LG marking is particularly useful in areas where ladders are used regularly:

+ Construction and finishing trades
+ Electrical and installation engineering
+ Assembly and maintenance work
+ Warehousing and logistics areas with ladders
+ Facility management

Important: LG does not replace general slip resistance (e.g., SR), but supplements it with a special application. While SR tests slip resistance on floors, LG focuses specifically on stability on ladder rungs.

This makes LG a practical additional feature - not a must for every activity, but a clear added value for certain areas of work.

MORE SAFETY THROUGH PRACTICAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

EN ISO 20345:2022 tests and evaluates safety footwear based on practical requirements. The LG marking illustrates this practical approach: it addresses a specific hazard and defines clear technical requirements for the design of the outsole.

For companies, this means one thing above all: greater clarity when selecting suitable safety footwear. The LG marking creates transparency and makes it easier to navigate the risk assessment process. At the same time, it provides an additional level of safety when working on ladders - especially where stability is crucial.

LG is therefore not a minor detail - it is a well-thought-out safety feature for specific areas of application.