EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024
(Amendment)Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities - Healthcare
Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities - Healthcare
Elektrostatik - Teil 6-1: Überwachung der Elektrostatik im Gesundheitswesen - Allgemeine Anforderungen für die Infrastruktur
Électrostatique - Partie 6-1 : Contrôle électrostatique dans les établissements de soins, commerciaux et publics - Établissements de soins
Elektrostatika - 6-1. del: Elektrostatični nadzor v zdravstvenih, komercialnih in javnih objektih - Zdravstveno varstvo - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61340-6-1:2018/AMD1:2024)
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Overview
The EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024 standard provides updated technical requirements and guidelines for electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial, and public facilities, with a specific focus on healthcare environments. This amendment refines and expands upon the original 2018 edition to better address the unique challenges of managing electrostatic discharge (ESD) risks in critical healthcare settings.
Published and approved by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) in 2024, this standard aligns with international best practices for minimizing potential hazards posed by electrostatics, particularly where sensitive medical equipment and vulnerable patients are involved. EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1 is scheduled for national adoption by November 2025 across CENELEC member states, ensuring wide applicability throughout Europe.
Key Topics
Electrostatic Control in Healthcare Facilities:
The standard sets practical measures to mitigate electrostatic hazards in different types of healthcare locations, such as operating theatres, intensive care units, diagnostic rooms, and treatment areas.Classification of Healthcare Areas by Electrostatic Risk Groups:
- Unclassified – Minimal control recommended
- Group 0 (G0) – Electrostatic control recommended (e.g., massage therapy rooms)
- Group 1 (G1) – Electrostatic control conditionally required based on humidity and charging evidence (e.g., delivery rooms, ECG/EEG rooms)
- Group 2 (G2) – Electrostatic control strictly required for high-risk areas such as anesthetic and operating rooms
Electrostatic Control Methods:
- Grounding of personnel through footwear and conductive flooring
- Use of conductive or dissipative materials for floors, furniture, bedding, and textiles
- Application of low-charging materials and packaging
- Environmental controls to maintain humidity levels above 30% RH where possible
Material Selection and Testing:
The amendment emphasizes careful selection of materials that comply with specific healthcare electrostatic performance requirements. It advises adherence to this standard in cases where product specifications reference other electrostatic standards that may not align with healthcare needs.Updated Terminology and Definitions:
Shifting terminology from "static control" to "electrostatic control" throughout the document strengthens focus on precise control measures suited for healthcare environments.Safety Precautions for High-Risk Situations:
For areas involving flammable anesthetics or hyperbaric oxygen, more stringent resistance to ground requirements (≤1 × 10^6 Ω) are mandated, alongside practices to minimize rapid movements that generate static charges.
Applications
The EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024 standard is essential for designing, operating, and maintaining healthcare facilities with a goal to:
- Protect sensitive medical electronic equipment from damage or malfunction caused by electrostatic discharge
- Safeguard patient health by reducing risks of sparks or ignition in flammable environments
- Ensure compliance with international and European safety regulations in hospitals and clinics
- Guide architects, engineers, facility managers, and healthcare providers in implementing effective electrostatic control measures
- Inform procurement decisions related to flooring, footwear, textiles, and packaging used within healthcare settings
The practical impact of this standard extends to commercial and public facilities hosting healthcare functions, recommending a coordinated approach to electrostatic risk management.
Related Standards
EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024 references and aligns with several international standards, including:
- IEC 60364-7-710: Low-voltage electrical installations – Requirements for special installations or locations, specifically medical locations
- Other parts of the IEC 61340 series addressing electrostatics and electrostatic discharge control more broadly
- Related standards covering electrical safety, grounding, and materials testing for healthcare environments
Implementers should review these connected standards for comprehensive coverage of electrical and electrostatic safety aspects.
Keywords: electrostatic control, healthcare facilities, EN IEC 61340-6-1, electrostatics, electrostatic discharge, ESD control, healthcare safety standards, grounding, conductive materials, electrostatic hazards, medical locations, CENELEC, electrical safety in hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities - Healthcare". This standard covers: Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities - Healthcare
Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities - Healthcare
EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.020.99 - Other standards related to health care in general; 17.220.99 - Other standards related to electricity and magnetism; 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Elektrostatika - 6-1. del: Elektrostatični nadzor v zdravstvenih, komercialnih in
javnih objektih - Zdravstveno varstvo - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 61340-6-
1:2018/AMD1:2024)
Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public
facilities - Healthcare (IEC 61340-6-1:2018/AMD1:2024)
Elektrostatik - Teil 6-1: Überwachung der Elektrostatik im Gesundheitswesen -
Allgemeine Anforderungen für die Infrastruktur
Électrostatique - Partie 6-1 : Contrôle électrostatique dans les établissements de soins,
commerciaux et publics - Établissements de soins
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1:2024
ICS:
11.020.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
zdravstvom na splošno health care in general
17.220.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
elektriko in magnetizmom electricity and magnetism
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2024
ICS 17.220.99; 29.020; 11.020.99
English Version
Electrostatics - Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare,
commercial and public facilities - Healthcare
(IEC 61340-6-1:2018/AMD1:2024)
Électrostatique - Partie 6-1 : Contrôle électrostatique dans Elektrostatik - Teil 6-1: Überwachung der Elektrostatik im
les établissements de soins, commerciaux et publics - Gesundheitswesen - Allgemeine Anforderungen für die
Établissements de soins Infrastruktur
(IEC 61340-6-1:2018/AMD1:2024) (IEC 61340-6-1:2018/AMD1:2024)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018; it was approved by CENELEC on 2024-11-22. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2024 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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European foreword
The text of document 101/713/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61340-6-1/AMD1, prepared by TC 101
"Electrostatics" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2025-11-30
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2027-11-30
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61340-6-1:2018/AMD1:2024 was approved by CENELEC
as a European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
The Annex ZA of EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018 applies with the following changes:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
Replace the existing title of IEC 60364-7-710 with the following new title:
IEC 60364-7-710 - Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 7-HD 60364-7-710 -
710: Requirements for special installations
or locations - Medical locations
IEC 61340-6-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2024-10
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Electrostatics –
Part 6-1: Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities –
Healthcare
Électrostatique –
Partie 6-1: Contrôle électrostatique dans les établissements de soins,
commerciaux et publics – Établissements de soins
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