EU‑OSHA has published a new report examining biomonitoring practices in the European Union and Norway. Biomonitoring, defined as the measurement of exposure to substances or their metabolites in human tissues and fluids, helps control workplace exposure to dangerous substances. The report outlines national guidance and general criteria for biomonitoring across member states. Analysis shows that biomonitoring is most often carried out following a risk assessment or a recommendation by an occupational physician, rather than as a routine occupational assessment tool. The 18‑page study also includes a guide on biological monitoring at work and an annex focusing on lead exposure. The report is available on the EU‑OSHA website.
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Summary adapted from material on the EU‑OSHA website (https://www.eu‑osha.eu ).
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