GB6441-2025
Classification and coding of work safety accidents
生产安全事故分类与编码
GB 6441-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Classification and coding of work safety accidents. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jul 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 classification, coding, and statistical analysis of production safety accidents across various industries in China. It is designed for use by production and business units, safety regulatory authorities, and relevant agencies responsible for accident investigation and data reporting. It is mandatory for all entities involved in statistical work related to occupational safety and health. The standard references industry classifications defined in GB/T 4754 and injury loss working days specified in GB 15499-2025.
Technical requirements
GB 6441-2025 establishes a comprehensive framework for categorizing work safety accidents based on three primary dimensions: basic accident type, degree of personal injury, and industry. First, it defines 27 basic accident types, such as object strikes, mechanical hazards, vehicle-induced injuries (differentiated between in-plant and road/track), explosions (categorized by dust, gas, pipeline, etc.), and leaks. The classification principle relies on identifying the direct cause of the accident, or the *first induced reason* when multiple causes chain together. Second, the standard classifies accidents by the severity of human injury into four categories: zero-casualty, minor injury, severe injury, and fatal accidents. For complex incidents involving multiple accident characteristics, classification is prioritized based on the first induced cause and the severity of the consequences. Third, it introduces a structured coding method for accident types, utilizing an 8-character alphanumeric code to systematically record and track accident data.
Testing methods
Instead of traditional physical testing, this standard outlines statistical calculation methods to evaluate safety performance. It defines formulas for key relative statistical indicators, including the accident mortality rate per unit of GDP, mortality rate per unit of output (e.g., per million tons or 10,000 cubic meters), accident death rate per 1,000 employees, and accident injury rate per 1,000 employees. These calculation methods are essential for enterprises to accurately report safety metrics to regulatory bodies.
FAQs
What products and operations are regulated under GB 6441-2025?
It applies to the classification, coding, and statistical analysis of production safety accidents across all industries in China. It is used for standardizing accident reporting and safety performance tracking.
What are the main updates in GB 6441-2025 compared to the 1986 version?
The 2025 version is a mandatory standard replacing the previous GB/T 6441-1986. It introduces a new coding system, adds new accident types (like dust explosions and leaks), classifies accidents by industry, and updates statistical indicators to include metrics like GDP-based mortality rates.
How does GB 6441-2025 differ from international ISO safety standards?
While ISO standards generally provide high-level safety management guidelines, GB 6441-2025 provides specific, mandatory coding and classification rules tailored for China's national accident reporting system. Compliance with this specific coding structure is required for regulatory reporting in China.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 6441-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your operations and statistical reporting in the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 6441-2025 today to access all detailed classification tables, coding structures, and statistical formulas.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Foundational
- CCS
- C75
- ICS
- 13.100
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Work Safety of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB/T 6441-1986