SIST EN 1746:1999
(Main)Safety of machinery - Guidance for the drafting of the noise clauses of safety standards
General Information
- Abstract
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.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-1999
- Technical Committee
- AKU - Acoustics
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-1999
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-1999
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-1999
- Directive
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
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.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Mar-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
- Refers
SIST EN 414:1995 - 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1746:1999 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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.
SIST EN 1746:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.110 - Safety of machinery; 17.140.01 - Acoustic measurements and noise abatement in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1746:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ISO 3745:1997, SIST EN ISO 3744:2026, SIST EN ISO 3744:2010, SIST EN ISO 3651-2:2000, SIST EN 292-2:1996/A1:2000, SIST EN 292-2:1996, SIST EN ISO 4871:2009, SIST EN ISO 3743-2:2019, SIST EN ISO 3740:2019, SIST EN ISO 9614-2:1997, SIST EN ISO 3747:2011, SIST EN ISO 11203:2009, SIST EN 414:1995, SIST EN 292-1:1996, SIST EN ISO 9614-1:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1746:1999 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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