Standard No.:	GB 28409-2025
English Name:	Selection, use and maintenance of foot protective equipment
Chinese Name:	足部防护装备的选择、使用和维护
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	SAMR; SAC
Issued on:	2025-08-29
Implemented on:	2026-9-1
Status:	to be valid
Superseding:	GB/T 28409-2012 Personal protective equipment—Guide for the selection,use and maintenance of footwear
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	9000 words
Translation Price(USD):	270.0
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GB 28409-2025 Selection, use and maintenance of foot protective equipment English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered. ICS 13.340.50 CCS C 73 National Standard of the People's Republic of China GB 28409-2025 Replaces GB/T 28409-2012 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Foot Protective Equipment Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation Standardization Administration of China Issuance Date: August 29, 2025 Implementation Date: September 1, 2026 Contents Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 Types of Foot Protective Equipment 5 Selection of Foot Protective Equipment 6 Use of Foot Protective Equipment 7 Maintenance of Foot Protective Equipment Appendix A (Informative) Examples of Foot Protective Equipment Selection References 1 Scope This standard specifies the types, selection criteria, usage guidelines, and maintenance procedures for foot protective equipment, applicable to protective gear designed to prevent physical and chemical hazards. 2 Normative References The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute essential provisions. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition applies. GB/T 12903 Terminology for Personal Protective Equipment GB 20098 General Technical Requirements for Foot Protection GB 20265 Foot Protection - Chemical Protective Shoes GB 21148—2020 Foot Protection - Safety Shoes 3 Terms and Definitions Terms and definitions defined in GB/T 12903, GB 20265, and GB 21148—2020 apply to this standard. 4 Types of Foot Protective Equipment 4.1 Foot Protective Footwear 4.1.1 Classification The classification of foot protective footwear is shown in Table 1. Table 1 Classification of Foot Protective Footwear Code Name Classification Class I Shoes Made of leather and/or other materials (excluding full rubber or full polymer) Class II Shoes Fully vulcanized rubber or fully molded polymer Hybrid Shoes Combines Class II materials (lower part) with Class I materials (upper part) 4.1.2 Styles The styles of foot protective footwear are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Styles of Foot Protective Footwear 4.2 Other Foot Protective Equipment Other foot protective equipment includes protective gaiters and shoe covers, classified based on protective performance, product form, or workplace. 5 Selection of Foot Protective Equipment 5.1 General Requirements 5.1.1 Foot protective equipment shall comply with GB 20098 and relevant product standards. 5.1.2 The selection shall be based on whether workplace hazards are single or combined. For workplaces with multiple hazards, the equipment shall provide protection against all relevant hazards. Note: Appendix A provides examples of foot protective equipment selection. 5.2 Selection Based on Protective Performance 5.2.1 For workplaces with toe impact risks, toe-protective footwear shall be selected. If magnetic or electric shock hazards exist, non-metal toe caps shall be used. 5.2.2 For workplaces with puncture risks, puncture-resistant footwear shall be selected. If magnetic or electric shock hazards exist, non-metal puncture-resistant inserts shall be used. 5.2.3 For workplaces with charge accumulation risks, conductive footwear shall be selected. 5.2.4 For workplaces with electrostatic spark ignition risks, anti-static footwear shall be selected. 5.2.5 For workplaces with electric shock risks, electrically insulated footwear shall be selected. Note: Electrically insulated footwear is considered auxiliary safety equipment when working with electrical devices. 5.2.6 For workplaces with frostbite risks, cold-resistant footwear shall be selected. 5.2.7 For workplaces with burn risks, heat-insulated footwear shall be selected. 5.2.8 For workplaces with chemical exposure risks, chemical-resistant footwear shall be selected.