ISO 15743 : Cold workplaces

Working in a cold environment can involve several adverse effects on human performance and health: thermal discomfort, increased strain, decreased performance and cold-related diseases and injuries. Cold can also interfere with several other factors in the workplace, modifying or aggravating the risk of common hazards and increasing the risk of cold-associated injuries.

ISO 15743:2008, Ergonomics of the thermal environment – Cold workplaces – Risk assessment and management, describes the methods and practices for assessing and managing occupational health and performance risks in cold workplaces.It gives practical instructions for risk analysis and management in cold working conditions.

A number of indoor or outdoor activities from industries or commerce are concerned such as the construction industry, maintenance of electrical power lines, gas lines, telecommunication systems or road, agriculture and forestry work, fishing industry or meat processing industry, cold stores in industry and in the transport chain from industry to the shops.