Measurements
Heat and cold stress measurement
Does the regional hygiene station require assessment of heat or cold stress? We measure microclimatic parameters in actual operation — report with work class and permissible exposure time recommendations.
Measurements
Service overview
What we provide
We measure microclimatic parameters according to Czech Ministry of Health methodology. We assess conditions according to physical work load (light / moderate / heavy)
When you need this service
Regional hygiene station or job categorisation requires heat or cold stress measurement
What you receive
heat or cold stress measurement report with assessment; work class and permissible exposure time recommendations
Service details
Scope and deliverables
What we provide
- We measure microclimatic parameters according to Czech Ministry of Health methodology
- We assess conditions according to physical work load (light / moderate / heavy)
- We measure in halls, dryers, cold stores and during outdoor work
- We recommend work class, permissible exposure times and fluid replacement
What you receive
- heat or cold stress measurement report with assessment
- work class and permissible exposure time recommendations
- documentation for job categorisation, OHS and operational measures
When you need this service
- Regional hygiene station or job categorisation requires heat or cold stress measurement
- Workers are exposed to heat at furnaces, dryers or outdoor work in summer
- Operations in cold stores, freezers or unheated halls in winter
- You need documentation for shift organisation and technical measures
Documents and preparation
What to send us
- description of work operations and physical load
- workplace layout, ventilation type and clothing
- shift pattern and number of workers
- regional hygiene station requirement or complaint description
Typical mistakes and risks
- Assessment based only on air temperature without considering physical work load
- Measurement without considering actual operating mode and clothing
- Incomplete description of ventilation, technology and shift pattern
Typical situations
- heat stress measurement at furnaces, dryers and hot operations
- cold stress assessment in cold stores and freezers
- measurement during outdoor construction and agricultural work
- documentation for updating job categorisation and OHS
Frequently asked questions
When is workplace environment measurement required?
Workplace environment measurement is addressed during job categorisation, technology change, a new workplace, KHS instruction or when verifying employee exposure.
Which workplace environment factors do you measure?
Typically dust, chemical substances in workplace air, noise, vibration, lighting, microclimate and other factors depending on workplace characteristics, technology and work activity.
Can measurement serve as documentation for job categorisation?
Yes. Workplace environment measurement results are often used as documentation for job classification or reclassification.
Who may carry out measurement for job categorisation?
Measurement for classification into category 2, 3 or 4 may only be carried out by the employer through a holder of an accreditation certificate or authorisation for the relevant measurements, unless the employer is so qualified.
What is hazardous work?
Hazardous work is work classified in category 3 or 4, and also category 2 work designated as such by the relevant public health authority.