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ISO 8996:2021

Issue date: 2021 12 13

Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Determination of metabolic rate

This document specifies different methods for the determination of metabolic rate in the context of ergonomics of the thermal working environment. It can also be used for...
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Publisher:
International Organization for Standardization
Format:
Digital | 28 Pages
Language:
English

This document specifies different methods for the determination of metabolic rate in the context of ergonomics of the thermal working environment. It can also be used for other applications, e.g. the assessment of working practices, the energetic cost of specific jobs or sport activities and the total energy cost of an activity. The methods are classified in four levels of increasing accuracy: level 1, Screening, with a table giving examples of activities with low, moderate and high metabolic rates; level 2, Observation, where the metabolic rate is estimated by a time and motion study; level 3, Analysis, where the metabolic rate is estimated from heart rate recordings or accelerometers measurements; and level 4, Expertise, where more sophisticated techniques are described. The procedure to put into practice these methods is presented and the uncertainties are discussed.

ISO 8996:2021
2021 12 13
Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Determination of metabolic rate
Norm
ISO 8996:2004
2004 09 22
Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Determination of metabolic rate
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ISO 8996:1990
1990 12 20
Ergonomics — Determination of metabolic heat production
Norm