EN 1746:1998
(Main)Safety of machinery - Guidance for the drafting of the noise clauses of safety standards
Safety of machinery - Guidance for the drafting of the noise clauses of safety standards
This European Standard gives guidance on how to deal with noise in type C-Standards where noise is identified as a significant hazard (see 4.5 of EN 292-1:1991). As such, this European Standard supplements the rules given in EN 414:1992. The exact way that noise is dealt with for a particular type of machinery will depend on the structure of the type C-Standards and is the responsibility of the type C-Standard Technical Committees.
Sicherheit von Maschinen - Anleitung für die Abfassung der Abschnitte über Geräusche in Sicherheitsnormen
Diese Europäische Norm gibt eine Anleitung für, wie Lärm in Typ-C-Normen, in denen er als eine bedeutende Gefährdung bezeichnet wird (siehe 4.5 von EN 292-1:1991), behandelt wird. Als solche ergänzt diese Europäische Norm die in EN 414:1992 aufgestellten Regeln. Die genaue Art und Weise, in der Lärm bei einer bestimmten Maschine behandelt wird, ist abhängig vom Aufbau der betreffenden Typ-C-Norm und liegt in der Verantwortung des für die Typ-C-Norm zuständigen Technischen Komitees.
Sécurité des machines - Guide relatif à la rédaction des articles "bruit" des normes de sécurité
La présente norme européenne spécifie la manière de traiter le bruit dans les normes de type C, lorsque celui-ci est identifié comme risque significatif (voir 4.5 de l'EN 292-1:1991). La présente norme européenne complète ainsi les règles fournies par l'EN 414:1992. La manière précise de traiter la question du bruit pour un type particulier de machines dépend de la structure des normes C et relève de la responsabilité des Comités Techniques chargés d'élaborer ces normes.
Varnost strojev - Smernica za oblikovanje poglavij o hrupu v varnostnih standardih
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Sep-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 211 - Acuostics
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 211 - Acuostics
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 27-Sep-2023
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
- Directive
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Refers
EN 414:1992 - Safety of machinery - Rules for the drafting and presentation of safety standards - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 1746:1998 - Safety of machinery: Guidance for the drafting of the noise clauses of safety standards - is a CEN European Standard that provides guidance on how to address machine noise in type C-Standards when noise is identified as a significant hazard (see EN 292-1:1991). EN 1746:1998 supplements the rules given in EN 414:1992, helping Technical Committees draft consistent, practical noise clauses within sector- or machine-specific (type C) safety standards.
Key Topics
EN 1746:1998 focuses on practical guidance rather than prescriptive measurements. Key topics covered or clarified include:
- Identification of noise as a significant hazard in the risk assessment process (linked to EN 292-1:1991).
- Principles for drafting noise clauses in type C-Standards so requirements are clear and usable.
- Relationship and consistency with existing rules and principles in EN 414:1992.
- Consideration of the structure of type C-Standards: how clause placement and scope affect noise treatment.
- Roles and responsibilities: the type C-Standard Technical Committees are responsible for deciding how noise is addressed for particular machinery types.
- References to the general field of acoustic measurements and noise abatement (ICS 17.140.01) and the broader safety of machinery context (ICS 13.110).
Applications
EN 1746:1998 is intended for use by organizations and professionals involved in the development, assessment and application of machinery safety standards:
- Standards developers and CEN Technical Committees drafting type C-Standards for specific machinery types.
- Safety engineers and compliance officers who interpret noise-related clauses when assessing conformity and risk.
- Manufacturers and design teams using type C-Standards to design, test and document noise mitigation and user information.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies that reference standardized clause wording for reporting and conformity assessment.
- Policy makers and regulators seeking alignment between machine-specific safety standards and general noise-safety principles.
Related Standards
- EN 292-1:1991 (risk assessment and identification of significant hazards)
- EN 414:1992 (rules for the drafting of safety standards)
- Other machine-specific type C-Standards where noise is addressed
EN 1746:1998 helps ensure consistent, clear, and practical noise clauses in machinery safety standards, improving harmonization across standards and supporting effective noise abatement and user protection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1746:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety of machinery - Guidance for the drafting of the noise clauses of safety standards". This standard covers: This European Standard gives guidance on how to deal with noise in type C-Standards where noise is identified as a significant hazard (see 4.5 of EN 292-1:1991). As such, this European Standard supplements the rules given in EN 414:1992. The exact way that noise is dealt with for a particular type of machinery will depend on the structure of the type C-Standards and is the responsibility of the type C-Standard Technical Committees.
This European Standard gives guidance on how to deal with noise in type C-Standards where noise is identified as a significant hazard (see 4.5 of EN 292-1:1991). As such, this European Standard supplements the rules given in EN 414:1992. The exact way that noise is dealt with for a particular type of machinery will depend on the structure of the type C-Standards and is the responsibility of the type C-Standard Technical Committees.
EN 1746:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.110 - Safety of machinery. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1746:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 414:1992, EN ISO 11200:2014, EN ISO 11202:2010, EN ISO 12001:2009, EN ISO 3746:2010, EN ISO 11688-1:2009, EN ISO 4871:2009, EN ISO 11201:2010, EN ISO 3741:2010, EN 292-1:1991, EN ISO 3743-1:2010, EN 292-2:1991, EN ISO 3744:2010, EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, EN ISO 11204:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1746:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/13. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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