EN 12096:2026

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.NOTEMachines 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.