SIST EN 12096:2026

• Abstract:

  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.

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 18-Jun-2025
• ICS: 13.160 - Vibration and shock with respect to human beings
• ICS: 17.160 - Vibrations, shock and vibration measurements
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 30-Jul-2026
• Due Date: 04-Oct-2026
• Directive: Not Harmonized2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Mandate: M/605 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 20.1.2025 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards machinery and related products in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Ref Project: EN 12096:2026 - Mechanical vibration - Declaration and verification of vibration emission values

• Referred By: SIST EN 13059:2003+A1:2008 - Safety of industrial trucks - Test methods for measuring vibration
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-6:2011 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 6: Assembly power tools for threaded fasteners (ISO 11148-6:2010)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-12:2013 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 12: Circular, oscillating and reciprocating saws (ISO 11148-12:2012)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 28927-12:2013 - Hand-held portable power tools - Test methods for evaluation of vibration emission - Part 12: Die grinders (ISO 28927-12:2012)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST-TP CEN/TR 1030-2:2016 - Hand-arm vibration - Guidelines for vibration hazards reduction - Part 2: Management measures at the workplace
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-2:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 2: Cutting-off and crimping power tools (ISO 11148-2:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 28927-11:2011 - Hand-held portable power tools - Test methods for evaluation of vibration emission - Part 11: Stone hammers (ISO 28927-11:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-10:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 10: Compression power tools (ISO 11148-10:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-11:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 11: Nibblers and shears (ISO 11148-11:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-5:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 5: Rotary percussive drills (ISO 11148-2:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 20643:2008 - Mechanical vibration - Hand-held and hand-guided machinery - Principles for evaluation of vibration emission (ISO 20643:2005)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-9:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 9: Die grinders (ISO 11148-9:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 1032:2004+A1:2009 - Mechanical vibration - Testing of mobile machinery in order to determine the vibration emission value
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-1:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 1: Assembly power tools for non-threaded mechanical fasteners (ISO 11148-1:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 11148-8:2012 - Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 8: Sanders and polishers (ISO 11148-8:2011)
• Effective Date: 29-Jul-2026

Overview

SIST EN 12096:2026 specifies the requirements for the declaration and verification of mechanical vibration emission values for machinery. This standard applies to both continuous and repeated shock vibrations, covering hand-arm and whole-body vibration values as determined by type-B and type-C vibration measurement standards. It is relevant for manufacturers, users, and regulatory bodies responsible for portable hand-held, hand-guided, and mobile machinery.

The standard ensures that vibration emission values are declared using uniform methods and verified reliably, promoting transparency and comparability across different types and brands of machinery. Compliance with SIST EN 12096:2026 also aligns with obligations under the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.

Key Topics

• Declaration of Vibration Emission Values

  • Guidance on how to declare values for hand-arm vibration (HAV) and whole-body vibration (WBV).
  • Requirements for clearly presenting emission values and associated uncertainties in the instructions for machinery use.
  • Measures both continuous frequency-weighted vibration and repeated shock vibration.

• Product and Vibration Information in Instructions for Use

  • Specifies the key vibration and product details that must be documented, including identification of the machinery, relevant test standards used, and declared emission values with their uncertainties.
  • Ensures end-users receive accurate, meaningful information for risk assessment and comparison purposes.

• Verification Methods

  • Outlines procedures for verifying declared vibration emission values using either a single machine or a sample of three machines from a batch.
  • Details calculation methods and uncertainty (K) determinations based on statistical evaluation, supporting traceable and repeatable verification.
  • Verification must utilize the same test codes, operating modes, and measurement procedures as used in declaration.

• Machinery Covered

  • Applies to a broad range of machinery types: portable hand-held, hand-guided, and mobile machinery that are subject to vibration measurement.
  • Specifically referenced for machines falling under the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, including those listed in its Annex III.

Applications

SIST EN 12096:2026 is directly applicable in several practical areas:

• Manufacturers of Machinery

  • Provides a structured approach for measuring, declaring, and verifying the vibration emissions of their products, ensuring compliance and safer machinery design.

• Risk Assessment and Worker Protection

  • Offers end-users clear information to assess vibration risks related to occupational exposure, crucial for workplace safety in line with EU directives (like 2002/44/EC on vibration).

• Procurement and Product Comparison

  • Standardized emission values and uncertainties enable planners, safety officers, and buyers to compare machines objectively, supporting informed purchasing and compliance decisions.

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Supports meeting legal and regulatory requirements for documentation and harmonization within the European market.

Related Standards

For effective implementation, SIST EN 12096:2026 should be used in conjunction with several related standards, including:

• EN ISO 5349-1: Mechanical vibration - Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration.
• EN ISO 5349-3: Measurement of isolated and repeated shocks in hand-transmitted vibration.
• EN ISO 8041-1: Human response to vibration - General purpose vibration meters.
• ISO 2631-1: Mechanical vibration and shock - Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body vibration.
• EN 1032: Mechanical vibration testing of mobile machinery.
• EN ISO 20643: Principles for the evaluation of vibration emission from hand-held and hand-guided machinery.
• EN ISO 12100: Safety of machinery - General design principles for risk assessment and reduction.
• EN ISO 28927 and EN IEC 62841: Test methods for portable power tools.

Using SIST EN 12096:2026 in conjunction with these standards ensures robust, harmonized vibration emission practices aligned with European and international requirements.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 12096:2025
01-junij-2025
Mehanske vibracije - Deklariranje in preverjanje vrednosti emisij vibracij
Mechanical vibration - Declaration and verification of vibration emission values
Mechanische Schwingungen - Angabe und Nachprüfung von Schwingungskennwerten
Vibrations mécaniques - Déclaration et vérification des valeurs d'émission vibratoire
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12096
ICS:
13.160 Vpliv vibracij in udarcev na Vibration and shock with
ljudi respect to human beings
17.160 Vibracije, meritve udarcev in Vibrations, shock and
vibracij vibration measurements
oSIST prEN 12096:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN 12096:2025
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 12096
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2025
ICS 17.160; 13.160 Will supersede EN 12096:1997
English Version
Mechanical vibration - Declaration and verification of
vibration emission values
Vibrations mécaniques - Déclaration et vérification des Mechanische Schwingungen - Angabe und
valeurs d'émission vibratoire Nachprüfung von Schwingungskennwerten
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 231.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
3.1 General definitions . 5
3.2 Vibration-related definitions . 6
3.3 Statistical terms . 7
4 Declaration of vibration emission values . 9
4.1 General. 9
4.2 Presentation of declared vibration emission values . 9
4.3 Uncertainty values K . 10
5 Verification of declared vibration emission values. 10
5.1 General. 10
5.2 Verification with a single machine . 12
5.3 Verification with three machines . 12
Annex A (informative) Examples of vibration emission declarations . 13
Annex B (informative) Typical values for the uncertainty of continuous, weighted vibration . 15
Bibliography . 16

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European foreword
This document (prEN 12096:2025 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 231 “Mechanical
vibration and shock”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 12096:1997.
prEN 12096:2025includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 12096:1997:
— the document has been fundamentally revised and adapted to the state of the art.
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Introduction
Information on vibration emission of vibrating machinery is needed by users, planners, manufacturers
and authorities, for example to comply with the obligations described in the EU Machinery Regulation
(EU) 2023/1230. This information is required for comparing the vibration emissions from different
products and for assessing the vibration against vibration requirements.
In order for vibration emission values to be useful, uniform methods are necessary for following
purposes:
— measurement of the vibration values;
— determination of the declared vibration emission value;
— presentation of the declared vibration emission value;
— verification of the declared vibration emission value.
The obligations to control risks arising from exposures to vibration are defined in Europe by Directive
2002/44/EC which uses a daily vibration exposure value A(8), that is not to be confused with the
vibration emission used in this document.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for declaration and verification of vibration emission values of
continuous, frequency-weighted and repeated shock vibrations. It applies to hand-arm and whole-body
vibration values achieved by measurements according to type-B and type-C standards. It
— gives guidance on the declaration of vibration emission values,
— describes vibration and product information to be given in the instruction for use supplied with
the machinery,
— specifies the method for verifying the declared vibration emission values stated in the instruction
for use of the machinery.
2 Normative references
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.
EN ISO 5349-1:2001, Mechanical vibration —Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-
transmitted vibration — Part 1: General requirements(ISO 5349-1:2001)
EN ISO 5349-3:2025, Mechanical vibration —Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-
transmitted vibration — Part 3: Isolated and repeated shocks using the frequency range of ISO 5349-1
(ISO/DIS 5349-3:2025)
EN ISO 8041-1:2017, Human response to vibration — Measuring instrumentation — Part 1: General
purpose vibration meters (ISO 8041-1:2017)
ISO 2631-1:1997, Mechanical vibration and shock — Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body
vibration — Part 1: General requirements
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1 General definitions
3.1.1
machinery
machine
assembly, fitted with or intended to be fitted with a drive system consisting of linked parts or
components, at least one of which moves, and which are joined together for a specific application
Note 1 to entry: The term machinery also covers an assembly of machines which, in order to achieve the same end,
are arranged and controlled so that they function as an integral whole.
[SOURCE: EN ISO 12100:2010, 3.1, modified – Note 2 to entry has been deleted.]
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3.1.2
family of machinery
machinery (3.1.1) of similar design or type, intended to perform the same functions
3.1.3
batch of machinery
lot of machinery
number of units of machinery (3.1.1) intended to perform the same function, produced in quantity,
manufactured to the same technical specifications and characterized by the same declared vibration
emission value
Note 1 to entry: The batch may be an entire production series or a portion thereof.
3.1.4
operating mode
condition in which the machinery (3.1.1) is performing its intended function, which may be artificially
simulated, as specified in a relevant standard
3.1.5
vibration test code
type-C standard related to a specified family or sub-family or type of machinery (3.1.2), which gives all
the information necessary to efficiently carry out the determination of the vibration emission
characteristics needed for declaration and verification according to this document
Note 1 to entry: The test codes often exclude effects such as ageing or wear and tear.
3.2 Vibration-related definitions
3.2.1
hand-transmitted vibration
HTV
hand-arm vibration
HAV
mechanical vibration directly applied or transmitted to the hand-arm system, commonly through the
palm of the hand or through the fingers gripping a tool or workpiece
[SOURCE: ISO 5805:1997, 5.9, modified – shock deleted]
3.2.2
Whole-body vibration
WBV
mechanical vibration transmitted to the body as a whole, usually through areas of the body (e.g. buttocks,
soles of the feet, back) in contact with a supporting contact surface that is vibrating
[SOURCE: ISO 5805:1997, 5.7, modified – shock and shock motion deleted]
3.2.3
vibration total value subjected to the hand-arm system
a
hv
acceleration at the measuring point determined by measurement using a weighting filter according to
EN ISO 8041-1:2017 or by calculation as specified in EN ISO 5349-1:2001
Note 1 to entry: The hand-arm weighted acceleration is expressed in m/s .
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3.2.4
weighted acceleration subjected to the whole-body
a , a , a
wx wy wz
acceleration at the measuring point determined by measurement using weighting filters according to
EN ISO 8041-1:2017 (also defined in ISO 2631-1:1997)
Note 1 to entry: The whole-body weighted acceleration is expressed in m/s .
Note 2 to entry: Indices x, y, z indicate the axes direction according to ISO 2631-1:1997.
3.2.5
vibration emission value for continuous, weighted vibration
a
variable representing the vibration emission value for continuous, frequency-weighted vibration with
respect to a batch of machinery (3.1.3) and a vibration test code (3.1.5)
Note 1 to entry: The vibration emission value is expressed in m/s .
Note 2 to entry: The vibration emission value, a, can be either one of the weighted values according to definitions
(3.2.3) or (3.2.4).
3.2.6
vibration emission value for repeated shock vibration
p
F
variable representing the vibration emission value for repeated shock vibration with respect to a batch
of machinery (3.1.3) and a vibration test code (3.1.5)
Note 1 to entry: The vibration emission value is expressed in m/s .
Note 2 to entry: p is the defined parameter to represent the mean peak value of repeated shock vibrations
F
transmitted to the hand-arm system to be declared.
Note 3 to entry: pF is the vibration peak magnitude (VPM) of the flath acceleration according to
EN ISO 5349-3:2025, Clause 4.
3.3 Statistical terms
3.3.1
estimate of the continuous, weighted vibration emission value

a
estimate of the expected value of all possible measurement values for continuous frequency-weighted
vibration for a batch of machinery (3.1.3) measured with a given vibration test code (3.1.5)
Note 1 to entry: Vibration test codes often estimate the expected value for assumed normal distributions with the
arithmetic mean of a sample.
3.3.2
estimate of the repeated shock vibration emission value

pF
estimate of the expected value of all possible measurement values for repeated shock vibration for a batch
of machinery (3.1.3) measured with a given vibration test code (3.1.5)
Note 1 to entry: Vibration test codes often estimate the expected value for assumed normal distributions with the
arithmetic mean of a sample.
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3.3.3
uncertainty
K
value representing the uncertainty of the measured vibration emission value, a or p ,
F
and
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