GB28409-2025
Selection, use and maintenance of foot protective equipment
足部防护装备的选择、使用和维护
GB 28409-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Selection, use and maintenance of foot protective equipment. 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 applies to the selection, use, and maintenance of foot protective equipment designed to prevent physical and chemical injuries in the workplace. It covers various types of protective footwear, including safety shoes, boots, and other protective accessories like overshoes and socks. This standard is essential for safety officers and manufacturers ensuring proper PPE deployment. It does not apply to the technical manufacturing specifications of the footwear itself, which are covered by referenced standards such as GB 21148-2020.
Technical requirements
The standard categorizes foot protective equipment into different classes, such as Class I (leather/other materials), Class II (all-rubber/polymeric), and hybrid shoes, along with various styles like low-cut shoes and high-leg boots. It establishes the general requirements for selecting appropriate equipment based on specific workplace risk factors, including impact, puncture, electrical, thermal, and chemical hazards. Manufacturers and users must ensure that the selected equipment matches the specific multi-hazard environment. For the usage phase, the standard specifies detailed operational guidelines based on the protective performance of the footwear. It mandates that users follow the manufacturer's instructions, particularly regarding the use of removable insoles and the compatibility of equipment with other PPE. Users must verify that the protective features, such as toe protection and electrical insulation, remain effective within their marked protection ranges. Regarding maintenance, the standard outlines general requirements for storage, cleaning, and inspection. It emphasizes the necessity of visual defect checks before each use and specifies criteria for the scrapping (condemnation) of equipment. Equipment must be immediately discarded if it exhibits severe wear, structural deformation, or compromised protective performance. Electrical performance checks must also be conducted according to relevant product standards.
Testing methods
This standard does not specify detailed laboratory testing methods but outlines evaluation and inspection procedures for users. Key evaluations include visual defect inspections for cracks, wear, and deformation, as well as specific checks for electrical performance (conductivity, anti-static, and electrical insulation) when contamination or wear is suspected. The standard also provides a selection matrix (Appendix A) to evaluate workplace hazards against required protective features.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 28409-2025?
It regulates the selection, use, and maintenance of foot protective equipment, including safety shoes, boots, and protective overshoes/socks used to prevent physical and chemical injuries.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 28409?
Yes, compared to GB/T 28409-2012, this 2025 version adds terms and definitions, updates the classification of equipment, and introduces new requirements for the use and maintenance of foot protection.
How does GB 28409-2025 relate to other PPE standards?
It references several key standards for technical specifications, such as GB 21148-2020 for safety shoes and GB 20265 for chemical protective footwear, ensuring comprehensive safety compliance.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.50
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 28409-2012