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  • BS EN ISO 9886:2004

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    Ergonomics. Evaluation of thermal strain by physiological measurements

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  26-02-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Symbols and abbreviated terms
    4 Measurement of body core temperature (t[cr])
      4.1 General
      4.2 Measurement techniques for indicators of body core
          temperature
    5 Measurement of body skin temperature (t[sk])
      5.1 General
      5.2 Principle of the method
      5.3 Interpretation
    6 Assessment of thermal strain on the basis of heart rate (HR)
      6.1 General
      6.2 Principle of the method
      6.3 Interpretation
    7 Assessment of physiological strain on the basis of body-mass
      loss (delta m[SW]) due to sweating
      7.1 Principle of the method
      7.2 Interpretation
    Annex A (informative) Comparison between the physiological
            methods of evaluation of thermal strain
    Annex B (informative) Measuring techniques
    Annex C (informative) Limit values of the physiological
            parameters of thermal strain
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes procedures for measurement and interpretation of the physiological parameters: skin temperatures, body core temperature, body mass loss and heart rate.

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    Committee PH/9
    Development Note Supersedes 89/47912 DC (02/2002) Supersedes 02/561834 DC (03/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, July 2007. (06/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC1-7/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTIONS 1-7 - OVERALL CONTENTS/SCOPE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT1)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 1: OVERARCHING PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC11/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 11 - TRAINING
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC8/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 8 - PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC15/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 15 - WORK EQUIPMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC9/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 9 - PEOPLE CHARACTERISTICS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC10/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 10 - SYSTEMS SAFETY
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC13/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 13 - THE WORKPLACE
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC14/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 14 - THE ENVIRONMENT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC12/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 12 - OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT2)/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 2: PARTICULAR PEOPLE-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 00-250(PT3)SEC16/1(2008) : 2008 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 3: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE - SECTION 16 - LIVING SPACES
    DEFSTAN 00-25(PT20)/1(2004) : 2004 HUMAN FACTORS FOR DESIGNERS OF SYSTEMS - PART 20: HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT DOMAIN
    BS 8469:2007 Personal protective equipment for firefighters. Assessment of ergonomic performance and compatibility. Requirements and test methods
    05/30118212 DC : DRAFT AUG 2005 BS 8469 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS - ASSESSMENT OF ERGONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND COMPATIBILITY - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

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    ISO 12894:2001 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Medical supervision of individuals exposed to extreme hot or cold environments
    ISO 7243:2017 Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Assessment of heat stress using the WBGT (wet bulb globe temperature) index
    ISO 7726:1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Instruments for measuring physical quantities
    ISO/TR 11079:1993 Evaluation of cold environments — Determination of required clothing insulation (IREQ)
    ISO 8996:2004 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Determination of metabolic rate
    ISO 7933:2004 Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Analytical determination and interpretation of heat stress using calculation of the predicted heat strain
    ISO 7730:2005 Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Analytical determination and interpretation of thermal comfort using calculation of the PMV and PPD indices and local thermal comfort criteria
    ISO 11399:1995 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Principles and application of relevant International Standards
    ISO 9920:2007 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Estimation of thermal insulation and water vapour resistance of a clothing ensemble
    ISO 13731:2001 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Vocabulary and symbols
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