I.S. EN ISO 7243:2017
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ERGONOMICS OF THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT - ASSESSMENT OF HEAT STRESS USING THE WBGT (WET BULB GLOBE TEMPERATURE) INDEX (ISO 7243:2017)
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01-01-2017
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Method
5 Determination of WBGT
6 Determination of metabolic rate
7 Determination of effects of clothing
8 Timing and duration of measurements
9 Spatial and temporal variations
10 Interpretation
Annex A (informative) - Reference values
of the WBGT heat stress index
Annex B (normative) - Measurement of
parameters used in the WBGT
index and specification of instruments
Annex C (informative) - Alternative globe
thermometers
Annex D (informative) - Prediction of natural
wet bulb temperature
Annex E (informative) - Estimation of metabolic
rate
Annex F (informative) - Clothing adjustment
values (CAVs)
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