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    I.S. EN ISO 11079:2007

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    ERGONOMICS OF THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT - DETERMINATION AND INTERPRETATION OF COLD STRESS WHEN USING REQUIRED CLOTHING INSULATION (IREQ) AND LOCAL COOLING EFFECTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2007

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions and symbols
    4 Principles of methods for evaluation
    5 General cooling
    6 Local cooling
    7 Practical assessment of cold environments and
      interpretation
    Annex A (normative) - Computation of thermal balance
    Annex B (informative) - Physiological criteria in cold
                            exposure
    Annex C (informative) - Metabolic rate and thermal
                            properties of clothing
    Annex D (informative) - Determination of wind cooling
    Annex E (informative) - Examples of evaluation of IREQ
    Annex F (informative) - Computer program for calculating IREQ
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes methods and strategies for assessing the thermal stress associated with exposure to cold environments.

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    Development Note Supersedes I.S. ENV ISO 11079. (02/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 9237:1995 Textiles — Determination of the permeability of fabrics to air
    ISO 15831:2004 Clothing — Physiological effects — Measurement of thermal insulation by means of a thermal manikin
    ISO 7726:1998 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Instruments for measuring physical quantities
    ISO 8996:2004 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Determination of metabolic rate
    EN 511:2006 Protective gloves against cold
    ISO 13732-3:2005 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Methods for the assessment of human responses to contact with surfaces Part 3: Cold surfaces
    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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