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    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)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2017

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    National Foreword
    European foreword
    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)
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines a screening method for evaluating the heat stress to which a person is exposed and for establishing the presence or absence of heat stress.

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    Development Note Supersedes I.S. EN 27243. (10/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    ISO 15265:2004 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Risk assessment strategy for the prevention of stress or discomfort in thermal working conditions
    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 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 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 9886:2004 Ergonomics Evaluation of thermal strain by physiological measurements
    ISO 13731:2001 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Vocabulary and symbols
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