GB 30041-2025 Selection,use and maintenance of head protection equipments English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS 13.340.20 CCS C 73
People's Republic of China National Standard
GB 30041-2025
Replacing GB/T 30041-2013
Selection, Use and Maintenance of Head Protection Equipment
Issued on August 29, 2025 | Effective from September 1, 2026
Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Selection requirements
5 Use and maintenance
6 Retirement criteria
Appendix A (Normative) Selection procedure
Appendix B (Informative) Material characteristics
References
Selection, Use and Maintenance of Head Protection Equipment
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for:
Selection of head protection equipment
Usage and maintenance of head protection equipment
Criteria for disposal of head protection equipment
It applies to head protection equipment used in:
Industrial production
Emergency rescue operations
Exclusions:
Firefighting operations
Sports activities
Daily commuting
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including amendments) applies.
GB 2811—2019 Head Protection - Safety Helmets
GB 3609.1 Eye and Face Protection - Welding Protection - Part 1: Welding Shields
GB 14866 General Technical Requirements for Eye and Face Protectors
GB 23466 Selection, Use and Maintenance of Hearing Protection Equipment
GB 31421—2025 Head Protection - Antistatic Work Caps
GB 31422.2 Hearing Protection - Part 2: Ear Muffs
GB 38305—2025 Head Protection - Rescue Helmets
GB 39800.1—2020 Specification for Providing Personal Protective Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements
GB 39800.2—2020 (Industry-specific parts 2-12, e.g., Petroleum/Chemical, Metallurgy, Construction, etc.)
AQ 6112—2025 Head Protection - Anti-Impact Caps
3 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1 Head Protective Equipment
Equipment designed to prevent or mitigate head injuries caused by physical/chemical hazards (e.g., impacts, burns, electric shocks) during operations.
3.2 Industrial Safety Helmet
A helmet that protects against falling objects and other specific head injury risks.
Note: Comprises shell, harness, chin strap, and accessories.
[Source: GB 2811—2019, 3.1]
4 Selection Requirements for Head Protective Equipment
4.1 General Principles
4.1.1 Must comply with national/industry standards (Table 1).
Table 1 Applicable Standards
4.1.2 All components must be intact and functional.
4.1.3 Balance safety with wearer comfort.
4.1.4 Selection sequence: Category → Function → Style → Color → Material (Appendix A).
4.1.5 Conduct risk assessment per GB 39800.1—2020 Appendix B.
4.2 Equipment Type Selection
4.2.1 Safety Helmet for falling/falling objects.
4.2.2 Anti-collision Cap for fixed rigid object impacts.
4.2.3 Anti-static Cap for electrostatic-sensitive environments.
4.2.4 Rescue Helmet for collision/burn/electrical hazards in rescue operations.
Table 2 Industry-Specific Standards
4.3 Functional Selection
4.3.1 Energy absorption/impact resistance for falling objects.
4.3.2 Flame-resistant materials for brief fire exposure.
4.3.3 Side rigidity for crush risks (e.g., landslides).
4.3.4 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for explosive environments.
4.3.5 Electrical insulation: G-class for low voltage, E-class for high voltage.
4.3.6 Cold resistance (-30℃) for low-temperature work.
4.3.7 Extreme heat resistance for high-temperature exposure.
4.3.8 Molten metal splash protection for foundries.
4.4 Style Selection
4.4.1 Brims for water/sun protection.
4.4.2 Welding-compatible helmets per GB 3609.1.
4.4.3 Integrated hearing protection per GB 31422.2.
4.5 Color Selection
4.5.1 Comply with industry color codes.
4.5.2 High-visibility colors for low-light environments.
4.6 Material Selection
Avoid material-environment conflicts (Appendix B).
