GB29512-2025
Selection, use and maintenance of hand protective equipment
手部防护装备的选择、使用和维护
GB 29512-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Selection, use and maintenance of hand 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 specifies the principles and requirements for the selection, use, and maintenance of hand protective equipment. It applies to hand protective equipment used in production activities. It does not apply to medical and fire-fighting hand protective equipment. The standard covers protection against physical, chemical, and microbial hazards.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive requirements for managing hand protection. For selection, it mandates a thorough hazard assessment to identify physical, chemical, or microbial risks, ensuring the chosen equipment matches the risk level without introducing new hazards like entanglement. For use, it requires users to understand performance limitations, inspect equipment before and after use, and avoid using expired or damaged items. Equipment must be correctly worn and compatible with other PPE. For maintenance, it specifies regular performance testing, proper cleaning, and storage conditions. Equipment must be retired if it shows visible defects, exceeds its lifespan, or fails performance tests.
Testing methods
While GB 29512-2025 does not detail specific testing procedures itself, it requires that hand protective equipment undergoes regular performance testing in accordance with corresponding national or industry standards (e.g., GB 24541 for mechanical risks, GB 28881 for chemicals). Manufacturers' provided information must also be consulted for testing and maintenance criteria.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 29512-2025?
It regulates hand protective equipment used in production activities to defend against physical, chemical, and microbial hazards. Medical and fire-fighting hand protective equipment are excluded.
What are the main updates from GB/T 29512-2013?
The 2025 version transitions from a recommended to a mandatory standard, adds the term 'hand protective equipment', updates hazard assessment requirements, and changes the appendices to informative rather than normative.
Does this standard include specific testing methods for gloves?
No, this standard focuses on selection, use, and maintenance principles. It refers to specific product standards like GB 24541 and GB 28881 for actual performance testing methods.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Management
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.40
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 29512-2013