GB23468-2025
Selection, use and maintenance of fall protection equipments
坠落防护装备的选择、使用和维护
GB 23468-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Selection, use and maintenance of fall protection equipments. It appears in the Medical compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Sep 1, 2026.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the requirements for the selection, use, and maintenance of fall protection equipment, including safety belts and safety nets. It is applicable to fall protection equipment used in work at heights. This standard does not apply to fall protection equipment used for sports, firefighting, or other non-industrial purposes. It replaces the previous version GB/T 23468-2009.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive guidelines for fall hazard identification and risk assessment. It mandates that employers must provide appropriate fall protection equipment when hazards cannot be eliminated through engineering or technical means. For the selection of equipment, it details requirements for various components such as harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, self-locking devices, and anchor devices. Employers must ensure compatibility between different equipment and assess the safety space and free fall distance. Usage requirements emphasize pre-use training, inspection, and proper wearing procedures. It specifies that equipment must be used within the manufacturer's defined limits and environmental conditions. Maintenance protocols include periodic inspections, cleaning, and proper storage. Equipment must be immediately retired if it fails inspection, exceeds its service life, or has arrested a fall.
Testing methods
This standard primarily focuses on selection, use, and maintenance rather than specific laboratory testing methods. However, it references various product standards (e.g., GB 6095 for safety belts, GB 5725 for safety nets) for performance testing. It requires visual inspections, functional checks of locking mechanisms, and periodic professional examinations to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 23468-2025?
GB 23468-2025 regulates the selection, use, and maintenance of industrial fall protection equipment, specifically safety belts (including harnesses, lanyards, connectors) and safety nets used in work at heights.
What are the main updates in GB 23468-2025 compared to GB/T 23468-2009?
The 2025 version transitions from a recommended (GB/T) to a mandatory (GB) standard. It introduces new terms like free fall and restrained fall, adds detailed requirements for risk assessment, safety space identification, and includes specific guidelines for newer equipment like powered ascent/descent devices.
Does GB 23468-2025 apply to sports or firefighting equipment?
No, this standard explicitly excludes fall protection equipment designed for sports, firefighting, and other non-industrial applications. It is strictly for industrial work at heights.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 23468-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 23468-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, selection flowcharts, and maintenance procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.99
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 23468-2009