What You Need to Know
Biological monitoring is a specialized component of occupational health in Ireland used to detect hazardous substances in the body before health effects occur. By analyzing urine or blood samples, we assess the effectiveness of your onsite control measures.
Our service measures exposure levels against the Biological Monitoring Guidance Value (BMGV). These values represent the concentration of a chemical or its metabolites in a worker, providing a more accurate assessment of risk than air monitoring alone. As a key part of your health surveillance Ireland program, biological monitoring ensures that PPE and engineering controls are effectively protecting your workforce from chemical absorption or ingestion.
The legal basis for biological monitoring is established under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Chemical Agents Regulations.
Mandatory Requirements: Under Irish law, a lead blood test is mandatory for employees working with lead where exposure exceeds specific levels. For all other chemical risks, the requirement for health surveillance is determined by your workplace risk assessment.
Professional monitoring is required when:
Employees work with substances assigned a Biological Monitoring Guidance Value (BMGV).
An identifiable disease or adverse health effect is linked to a specific hazardous chemical agent used on your site.
There is a reasonable likelihood of exposure occurring under your specific working conditions.
Mobile Medicals provides a comprehensive, mobile occupational health service across Ireland, specializing in setting up and managing end-to-end biological monitoring programs.
Our End-to-End Service Includes:
On-Site Sampling: We visit your facility at defined times (e.g., end of shift) to minimize production downtime.
Specialist Analysis: We utilize accredited laboratories for precise lead blood tests, isocyanate screening, and solvent monitoring.
Expert Interpretation: Detailed reporting on BMGV trends and clinical interpretation of results.
Compliance Record Keeping: Management of medical records in accordance with HSA 40-year retention rules and GDPR.
Contact MedWise today to schedule your on-site health surveillance and ensure your workplace meets all Irish statutory requirements.
