GB/T 18048-2008

Active

Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Determination of metabolic rate

热环境人类工效学 代谢率的测定

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
13.180
CCS
A25
Status
Active
Issue Date
2008-07-16
Implementation
2009-01-01
Centralized Committee
国家标准委
Issuing Authority
中华人民共和国国家质量监督检验检疫总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies methods for measuring the metabolic rate of a person in a thermal environment, providing data essential for assessing heat stress and comfort. It is applied in occupational health and safety contexts, such as industrial workplaces, to evaluate physical workload and design appropriate work-rest schedules or ventilation systems. The standard is also used by ergonomics researchers and engineers to ensure thermal conditions comply with human physiological limits.

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