Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Method<br>5 Determination of WBGT<br>6 Determination of metabolic rate<br>7 Determination of effects of clothing<br>8 Timing and duration of measurements<br>9 Spatial and temporal variations<br>10 Interpretation<br>Annex A (informative) - Reference values<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of the WBGT heat stress index<br>Annex B (normative) - Measurement of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;parameters used in the WBGT<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;index and specification of instruments<br>Annex C (informative) - Alternative globe<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;thermometers<br>Annex D (informative) - Prediction of natural<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;wet bulb temperature<br>Annex E (informative) - Estimation of metabolic<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate<br>Annex F (informative) - Clothing adjustment<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;values (CAVs)<br>Bibliography

Abstract

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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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
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ISBN
Committee	PH/9/-/1
Supersedes	15/30311328 DC : 0