Overview
ISO/TR 13154:2017 provides deployment, implementation and operational guidelines for using a screening thermograph (thermal imaging) to identify febrile humans. It covers non‑contact, non‑invasive febrile temperature screening under indoor environmental conditions with the aim of preventing spread of infection. The technical report complements the equipment requirements defined in IEC 80601‑2‑59 and focuses on practical procedures, site planning and workflows that ensure reliable fever detection using thermal cameras.
Key Topics
- Scope and objectives - guidance for thermographic fever screening as part of layered pandemic and infection‑control measures.
- Site planning and deployment - considerations for screening locations, environmental conditions, background, traffic flow and signage to optimize measurement accuracy.
- System selection and set‑up - criteria for choosing suitable screening thermographs and establishing correct camera placement, calibration and reference sources.
- Operational procedures - screening protocols, target region (facial thermograms), interpretation of screening results, and actions for secondary clinical assessment.
- Operator and organizational requirements - training, responsibilities, staffing and quality assurance to maintain consistent screening performance.
- Data handling and security - recommendations for storage, privacy and secure handling of thermographic images and screening records.
- Annexes and examples - deployment considerations and example facial thermograms to aid practical implementation.
Applications
ISO/TR 13154:2017 is intended for organizations deploying thermal screening to reduce infectious disease transmission. Typical practical applications include:
- Airports and border control - entry/exit screening of travellers.
- Healthcare facilities - entrances to hospitals, clinics and emergency departments for triage.
- Critical infrastructure and workplaces - screening at access points to protect essential services.
- Schools, government buildings and public transport hubs - early identification of potentially febrile individuals.
When integrated into a broader public‑health strategy, screening thermographs provide rapid, repeatable initial screening that points to follow‑up clinical assessment or diagnostic testing.
Who should use this standard
- Biomedical and clinical engineers implementing thermal screening systems
- Infection prevention and control teams and occupational health managers
- Facility managers, airport and public‑transport authorities
- Medical device manufacturers and system integrators
- Public health agencies planning surveillance and entry/exit screening
Related Standards
- IEC 80601‑2‑59 - equipment standard for screening thermographs (requirements for medical electrical thermographic devices)
- IEC 60601‑1 - general medical electrical safety principles (referenced terminology and safety concepts)
ISO/TR 13154:2017 is a practical, operational companion to device standards, focused on reliable fever detection workflows, site design and data governance for thermographic screening.