On the first line of safety footwear labeling, what does PT indicate?

• A. Protective sections of the standard followed by the year
• B. Personal tolerance
• C. Phase type
• D. Pressure rating

Answer: (A)

PT signals that the footwear is protected to a specific safety standard, and the year that follows shows which edition of that standard was used for testing. This labeling lets you quickly verify that the boot meets the required protections (toe, puncture resistance, electrical hazard, etc.) according to the designated standard and its edition. It isn’t about personal tolerance, phase type, or a pressure rating, which aren’t indicated by this line.