Biological monitoring in the workplace

Type of item
MS information
Country
Spojené království

English

Description

This page provides information for employees on using biological monitoring in relation to chemical exposure. It contains the following sections: What does your employer have to do?, How can chemicals enter your body?, How can the amount of chemicals absorbed into your body be measured?, Why should you take part in a biological monitoring programme?, How should your rights as an individual be protected? and How can you find out more? The answers direct readers to further reading publications.

The publication Biological monitoring in the workplace: a guide to its practical application to chemical exposure (1997) is intended for occupational hygienists, occupational health professionals and managers who are considering setting up and/or managing a biological monitoring programme in the workplace.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
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Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Measurement and assessment
Target group
Employers
Managers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives