ISO 14835-1:2016 PDF

Mechanical vibration and shock — Cold provocation tests for the assessment of peripheral vascular function — Part 1: Measurement and evaluation of finger skin temperature

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ISO 14835-1:2016

Mechanical vibration and shock — Cold provocation tests for the assessment of peripheral vascular function — Part 1: Measurement and evaluation of finger skin temperature

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 10
Publication date:: February 9, 2016
Edition:: ISO IS 14835 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 13.160

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ISO 14835-1:2016 specifies a) the methods for measuring the finger skin temperature (FST), b) the procedures for conducting the measurements (including the performance of cold provocation tests), and c) how to report the measurement results. The methods specified in this part of ISO 14835 are designed to assist in the collection of basic data for a quantitative evaluation of vascular response to cold provocation, and to enable specification of normative figures. ISO 14835-1:2016 is applicable to the measurement of FST in response to cold provocation for the assessment of various peripheral vascular disorders in persons exposed to hand-arm vibration, and is intended to be used together with a battery of tests for diagnosing hand-arm vibration syndrome.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/TC 108/SC 4 - Human exposure to mechanical vibration and shock
SKU: ISO 14835-1:2016

Abstract

Overview

ISO 14835-1:2016 - Mechanical vibration and shock - Cold provocation tests for the assessment of peripheral vascular function - Part 1: Measurement and evaluation of finger skin temperature (FST) - defines standardized methods to measure, conduct and report FST during cold provocation. The standard supports quantitative evaluation of vascular response to cold and the development of normative figures for assessing peripheral vascular disorders, particularly in persons exposed to hand‑arm vibration and suspected hand‑arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).

Key topics and technical requirements

Measurement methods: Accepts contact thermometry (thermocouples, thermistors) and non‑contact point infrared techniques; thermography (infrared imaging) is covered but noted as more costly and harder to calibrate.
Sensors: Must not thermally insulate measurement sites; should be highly sensitive with a thermal discrimination of 0.1 °C in the physiological range (5 °C to 40 °C).
Recorders & data: All FST data shall be recorded; time interval between measurements for each finger shall not exceed 1 minute. Real‑time display and digital storage/transfer are supported.
Calibration: Sensors calibrated in a cold‑water bath with a reference thermometer; sensor readings should be within ±0.2 °C of reference and measurement range stability 0.1 °C.
Cold provocation procedure: Specifies conditions for hand cooling, sensor placement, choice of test fingers/hands, and measurement periods. The second edition allows clearly defined alternative test parameters (e.g., water temperature and immersion duration) to improve international comparability.
Safety & ethics: Addresses electrical safety, contraindications, informed consent and requirement for examiner/medical supervision.
Reporting: Standardizes documentation of test conditions, subject characteristics, symptoms/signs and results to enable quantitative comparison and normative assessment.

Practical applications and users

Occupational health professionals and clinicians assessing peripheral vascular function in workers exposed to vibration.
Researchers conducting epidemiology or intervention studies on hand‑arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Manufacturers and laboratories developing or validating FST measurement systems (thermometry/thermography).
Regulatory and safety bodies setting exposure guidelines or screening protocols for vibration‑exposed populations.

Related standards

ISO 14835‑2 (Part 2: measurement and evaluation of finger systolic blood pressure)
ISO 5349‑1 - Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand‑transmitted vibration
IEC 60601‑1 - Medical electrical equipment - basic safety and essential performance

ISO 14835-1:2016 provides a practical, standardized framework for reliable FST measurement during cold provocation, improving diagnostic consistency and comparability across clinical and occupational settings.

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Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Measurement methods: Accepts contact thermometry (thermocouples, thermistors) and non‑contact point infrared techniques; thermography (infrared imaging) is covered but noted as more costly and harder to calibrate.
Sensors: Must not thermally insulate measurement sites; should be highly sensitive with a thermal discrimination of 0.1 °C in the physiological range (5 °C to 40 °C).
Recorders & data: All FST data shall be recorded; time interval between measurements for each finger shall not exceed 1 minute. Real‑time display and digital storage/transfer are supported.
Calibration: Sensors calibrated in a cold‑water bath with a reference thermometer; sensor readings should be within ±0.2 °C of reference and measurement range stability 0.1 °C.
Cold provocation procedure: Specifies conditions for hand cooling, sensor placement, choice of test fingers/hands, and measurement periods. The second edition allows clearly defined alternative test parameters (e.g., water temperature and immersion duration) to improve international comparability.
Safety & ethics: Addresses electrical safety, contraindications, informed consent and requirement for examiner/medical supervision.
Reporting: Standardizes documentation of test conditions, subject characteristics, symptoms/signs and results to enable quantitative comparison and normative assessment.

Practical applications and users

Occupational health professionals and clinicians assessing peripheral vascular function in workers exposed to vibration.
Researchers conducting epidemiology or intervention studies on hand‑arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Manufacturers and laboratories developing or validating FST measurement systems (thermometry/thermography).
Regulatory and safety bodies setting exposure guidelines or screening protocols for vibration‑exposed populations.

Related standards

ISO 14835‑2 (Part 2: measurement and evaluation of finger systolic blood pressure)
ISO 5349‑1 - Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand‑transmitted vibration
IEC 60601‑1 - Medical electrical equipment - basic safety and essential performance

ISO 14835-1:2016 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and users

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and users

Related standards

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