BS EN 12096:2026 - TC

This standard BS EN 12096:2026 - TC Tracked Changes. Mechanical vibration. Declaration and verification of vibration emission values is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.160 Vibration and shock with respect to human beings
• 17.160 Vibrations, shock and vibration measurements

This document specifies the requirements for declaration and verification of vibration emission values of continuous and repeated shock vibrations. It is applicable to hand-arm and whole-body vibration values achieved by measurements according to type-B and type-C standards for portable hand-held, hand-guided and mobile machinery. This document — gives guidance on the declaration of vibration emission values, — describes vibration and product information to be given in the instructions for use supplied with the machinery, and — specifies the method for verifying the declared vibration emission values stated in the instruction for use of the machinery. NOTE Machines according to Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Annex III Part B 2.2.1.1 and 3.6.3.1 are covered by this document.