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Introducing the OECD guidance document on occupational biomonitoring
Hopf, Nancy B.; Bessems, Jos; Santonen, Tiina; Viegas, Susana; Casteleyn, Ludwine; Poddalgoda, Devika; Lamkarkach, Farida; Göen, ThomasPublisher Copyright: © 2024 The Authors; Derivation of occupational biomonitoring levels (OBLs) is needed to effectively utilize biomonitoring for assessing exposures to chemical substances, and consequently, implement risk reduction measures to reduce health risks among workers. OBLs are the appropriate option for chemical substances that can be absorbed through the skin. This methodology for derivation of OBL...
A harmonized occupational biomonitoring approach
Hopf, Nancy B.; Rousselle, Christophe; Poddalgoda, Devika; Lamkarkach, Farida; Bessems, Jos; Schmid, Kaspar; Jones, Kate; Takaki, KokiPublisher Copyright: © 2024; Biomonitoring has been widely used in assessing exposures in both occupational and public health complementing chemical risk assessments because it measures the concentrations of chemical substances in human body fluids (e.g., urine and blood). Biomonitoring considers all routes and sources of exposure. An occupational biomonitoring guidance document has been elaborated (OECD Occupa...