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)
Bibliography
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.
| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes I.S. EN 27243. (10/2017)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
36
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| EN ISO 7243:2017 | Identical |
| ISO 7243:2017 | Identical |
| 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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