Specifications
| Type and model
name |
WBGT-113 Heat
Stroke Prevention Meter |
|
Measuring range |
| WBGT |
: |
0 - 50°C |
| Temperature |
: |
0 - 50°C |
| Relative humidity |
: |
10 - 90%RH |
| Globe temperature |
: |
0 - 80°C |
|
Precision
(Under breezing condition) |
| WBGT |
: |
±2°C (1°C) |
| Temperature |
: |
±1°C (1°C) |
| Relative humidity |
: |
±5% (20-80RH) |
| Globe temperature |
: |
±2°C (1°C) |
|
|
Battery life |
Approximately
70 hours in continuous use |
|
Power source, |
AAA dry cell
(1.5V) x 2 |
|
Dimension |
Approx. 40(W) x
240(L) mm |
|
Weight |
Approx. 150g |
|
Accessories |
| Carrying case |
.......................... |
1 piece |
| AAA dry cell (1.5V) |
.......................... |
2 cells |
| User’s manual |
.......................... |
1 copy |
|
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists and
Japan Society for Occupational Health advocates WBGT index for
integrated evaluation of thermal environments in order to manage
better health care in prevention of heat stroke.
Criteria of permissible high heat in physical labor
|
WBGT |
|
|
32.5 |
Very light work |
|
30.5 |
Light work |
|
29.0 |
Medium work |
|
27.5 |
Medium work |
|
26.5 |
Heavy work |
*The above chart is recommended by Japan
Society for Occupational Health.
