Minnesota OSHA indoor ventilation and temperature rule (5205.0110). Sets WBGT limits for acclimatized workers by workload category. When limits are exceeded, mandatory 30/30 work/rest cycles and airflow/cooling controls are required.
No standalone formula is published for this standard; see programmable logic and parameters below.
| WBGT (°C) | Light 180 W | Moderate 300 W | Heavy 415 W | Very heavy 520 W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr |
| 25 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr |
| 26 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 27 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 28 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 29 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 30 | 60 / 0 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 31 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 32 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 33 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 34 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 35 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
| 36 | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr | 30 / 30 min work/rest per hr |
This standard's declared inputs do not include acclimatization status, so results do not vary by it.
Required inputs: wbgtC, workload
Optional inputs: none
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