SIST EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2017/A1:2018

Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)

2018-05-03 CV: CEN BT C218/2017 - decision: new Annex ZA to be published as amendment prior to offer EN ISO/IEC 80079-39:2016 + amd for citation in the OJEU

Explosionsfähige Atmosphären - Teil 38: Geräte und Komponenten in explosionsfähigen Atmosphären in untertägigen Bergwerken (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)

Atmosphères explosives - Partie 38: Appareils et composants destinés à être utilisés dans les mines souterraines grisouteuses (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)

Eksplozivne atmosfere - 38. del: Oprema in komponente, namenjene za uporabo v eksplozivnih atmosferah v podzemnih rudnikih (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Sep-2018
• ICS: 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
• ICS: 73.100.30 - Equipment for drilling and mine excavation
• Technical Committee: EXP - Product for explosive atmospheres
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 02-Jul-2018
• Due Date: 06-Sep-2018
• Completion Date: 07-Sep-2018
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
  OJ Ref: L 75, STANDARDI TIPA C OJ Date: 13-Mar-2019
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/34/EU - Directive 2014/34/EU Of The European Parliament And Of The Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)
  OJ Ref: C/371, L 251 (že prej bil) OJ Date: 07-Sep-2020
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/92/46 - Standardization mandate assigned to CEN/CENELEC concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
• Ref Project: EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016/A1:2018 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)

Relations

• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 4180:2020 - Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - General rules for the compilation of performance test schedules (ISO 4180:2019)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14983:2024 - Explosion prevention and protection in underground mines - Equipment and protective systems for firedamp drainage
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Amends: SIST EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2017 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
• Effective Date: 11-Apr-2018
• Revised: oSIST prEN ISO 80079-38:2025 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres in underground mines (ISO/IEC DIS 80079-38:2025)
• Effective Date: 05-Jun-2024

Overview

SIST EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2017/A1:2018 is a key international standard developed for the safety of equipment and components used in explosive atmospheres within underground mines. Published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard is identical to EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016/A1:2018 and aligns closely with the requirements of ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016. Its primary focus is on providing guidelines that ensure the safe design, selection, and use of electrical and non-electrical equipment in environments where there is a risk of explosion due to flammable gases or dusts, particularly in underground mining operations.

This amendment, effective since May 2018, incorporates a new Annex ZA to support conformity with European directives related to explosive atmospheres and machinery, notably Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) and Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive).

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Guidance for equipment and components intended for use in potentially explosive underground mine atmospheres.
• Conformity with EU Law: Alignment with the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU on equipment for explosive atmospheres, and Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
• Safety Principles: General and specific safety requirements, including equipment marking, instructions for use, and limitations for operation in hazardous environments.
• Presumption of Conformity: Annex ZA and Annex ZB detail how compliance with the standard provides a presumption of conformity with relevant directives when cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).
• Integration with Other Standards: Requirements for applying this standard together with related standards such as EN ISO 80079-36 and EN 60079-0 for comprehensive safety coverage.

Applications

This standard is essential for:

• Mine Operators and Equipment Manufacturers: Ensuring all machinery and components installed in underground mines comply with European safety requirements for explosive atmospheres.
• Compliance Assessment: Providing a recognized pathway for declaring conformity to ATEX and Machinery Directives, facilitating easier CE marking and market access within the EU and EFTA.
• Risk Management Professionals: Supporting robust explosion prevention and protection strategies by adopting validated safety measures for equipment in explosive atmospheres.
• Technical Auditors and Inspectors: Offering clear criteria to assess whether underground mine equipment meets applicable EU law and industry best practices.
• Policy Makers and Standards Bodies: Serving as a reference point for updating national legislation or harmonizing requirements across jurisdictions.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance, the following related standards should also be considered:

• EN ISO 80079-36 - Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres - Basic method and requirements
• EN 60079-0 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
• EN ISO/IEC 80079-39 - Equipment and components for use in explosive atmospheres not covered specifically by other parts of the 80079 series
• Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) - Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
• Directive 2006/42/EC - Machinery Directive

By following SIST EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2017/A1:2018, stakeholders in the mining sector can achieve higher safety standards, reduce accident risks in hazardous environments, and demonstrate legal compliance for products within the European market. For the latest updates or citation status, users should refer to the Official Journal of the European Union.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2018
Eksplozivne atmosfere - 38. del: Oprema in komponente, namenjene za uporabo v
eksplozivnih atmosferah v podzemnih rudnikih (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and components in explosive atmospheres
in underground mines (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
Explosionsfähige Atmosphären - Teil 38: Geräte und Komponenten in explosionsfähigen
Atmosphären in untertägigen Bergwerken (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
Atmosphères explosives - Partie 38: Appareils et composants destinés à être utilisés
dans les mines souterraines grisouteuses (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016/A1:2018
ICS:
29.260.20 (OHNWULþQLDSDUDWL]D Electrical apparatus for
HNVSOR]LYQDR]UDþMD explosive atmospheres
73.100.30 Oprema za vrtanje in Equipment for drilling and
izkopavanje mine excavation
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO/IEC 80079-
EUROPEAN STANDARD
38:2016/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2018
ICS 29.260.20
English Version
Explosive atmospheres - Part 38: Equipment and
components in explosive atmospheres in underground
mines (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
Atmosphères explosives - Partie 38: Appareils et Explosionsfähige Atmosphären - Teil 38: Geräte und
composants destinés à être utilisés dans les mines Komponenten in explosionsfähigen Atmosphären in
souterraines grisouteuses (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016) untertägigen Bergwerken (ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016; it was approved by CEN on 24 January 2018.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant 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 CEN
member.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Endorsement notice . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU aimed to be covered . 4
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 6

European foreword
This document (EN ISO/IEC 80079-38:2016/A1:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TMBG "Technical Management Board - groups" in collaboration with Technical Committee
CEN/TC 305 “Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection”, the secretariat
of which is held by DIN.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO/IEC 80079:2018 shall be given the status of a
national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
November 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and B, which is an integral part of
this document.
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