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.