SIST EN ISO 19296:2019 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 19296:2018 - Mining - Mobile machines working underground - Machine safety is a CEN-adopted ISO standard that specifies safety requirements for self-propelled mobile machines used in underground mining. The standard addresses hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to these machines when used as intended or under reasonably foreseeable misuse. It provides technical measures to eliminate or sufficiently reduce risks during commissioning, operation and maintenance.

Key scope notes:

• Applies to self-propelled underground mobile machines; for utility/service/support machines it covers risks associated only with machine mobility (not specific work functions such as bolting, drilling, spraying).
• Excludes machines operating in potentially explosive atmospheres, air quality and engine emissions.
• Not applicable to rail-constrained machines, continuous miners, roadheaders, drill rigs, conveyors, longwall equipment, TBMs or mobile crushers.
• Adopted to support compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Key Topics and Requirements

EN ISO 19296:2018 organizes safety requirements into practical technical areas. Major topics include:

• General safety principles, moving parts and prevention of unintended movement
• Lifting, towing and retrieval provisions for safe handling and transportation
• Fluid power systems: hydraulic and pneumatic safety measures
• Electrical equipment and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), including batteries
• Diesel engine and fuel system safety (fuel tanks, venting, shut-off)
• Lighting, warning devices and safety signage for underground visibility and communication
• Braking, control systems and steering design and functional requirements
• Operator and passenger protection, access systems, visibility, cabin ergonomics
• Fire protection, noise and vibration mitigation, radiation risks
• Tyres, rims and machine stability considerations
• Annexes listing significant hazards and examples (e.g., Annex B) to aid risk assessment

The standard focuses on actionable design, protective measures and risk-reduction controls rather than prescriptive component specifications.

Applications and Who Uses It

EN ISO 19296:2018 is intended for:

• Manufacturers and designers of underground mobile mining and support machines to design for safe operation and to demonstrate conformity with EU safety requirements.
• Safety engineers and risk assessors conducting hazard analysis and specifying protective measures.
• Mine operators and maintenance teams using the standard as a guideline for commissioning, operation, inspection and maintenance practices.
• Regulatory bodies and conformity assessment bodies referencing the standard for machine safety and compliance with the Machinery Directive.

Benefits:

• Improves workplace safety in underground mining
• Supports conformity assessment and CE marking pathways
• Provides consistent, international best-practice safety guidance

Related Standards

• Supersedes EN 1889-1:2011
• Prepared by ISO/TC 82 (Mining) and CEN/TC 196; aligns with Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
• Users should consult additional standards for explosive atmospheres, air quality, and specialized mining equipment excluded from this standard.