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Investigating to prevent: A practical guide to workplace accidents and incidents
Biological monitoring for chemical exposures at work
Overview
Biological monitoring is the analysis of hazardous substances, or their metabolites, in a worker's urine, blood or breath and is used to assess their exposure to chemicals by inhalation, ingestion or absorption through the skin.
Biological monitoring contributes to the aim of preventing unacceptable health risks by providing information on the control of occupational exposure. It is particularly valuable where the control of exposure relies on personal protective equipment or to investigate the behavioural aspects of exposure controls.
This bite-sized course provides an overview of biological monitoring and how it can enhance the service that occupational hygiene and health professionals offer. There is a practical, interactive learning element to it, using relevant case studies to enhance learning.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:
- Understand the fundamentals of biological monitoring
- Understand the practicalities of establishing a biological monitoring programme
- Understand how biological monitoring can enhance the services that occupational hygiene and health professionals offer
- Be able to use biological monitoring to assess chemical exposures
- Know how to interpret and act on results from biological monitoring reports
What the course will cover
This course provides an introduction to biological monitoring, the practicalities associated with it and how it can be a useful and cost-effective tool for occupational hygiene and health professionals to assess and control exposure to substances in the workplace. Delegates will be shown how to use biological monitoring to assess chemical exposures and how to interpret biological monitoring results in order to protect worker health. The course includes practical, interactive learning elements using relevant case studies to enhance learning.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for occupational hygiene and health providers who are interested in what biological monitoring can do for them and their clients. It is also designed for company employees specifically responsible for worker health protection.
Book your place(s)
Course fees include all resources and a certificate of attendance (please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking).
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In-house training
This course can also be delivered to larger groups at a suitable, agreed location anywhere in the UK or internationally, online, or at the HSE Science and Research Centre. Content can also be tailored to meet organisations' own needs. Please get in touch to find out more.