Here, we present you with some basic principles and implementation information
The use of biomonitoring and the interpretation and use of the measured data is subject to particular rules and regulations. Here is an annotated list of links which will take you to the key legal texts.
The following links refer to legally relevant information regarding the occasion, completion and evaluation of biomonitoring examinations in the field of occupational medicine.
1. Ordinance on Occupational Health Care (ArbMedVV):
This ordinance governs the use of biomonitoring in the scope of occupational medicine as a task of company doctors.
Ordinance on Occupational Health Care (ArbMedVV)
2. Occupational Health Regulation (AMR) 6.2 "Biomonitoring"
This rule provides doctors in particular with practical advice on the professional completion of biomonitoring. It is stated that in such cases, doctors operate on behalf of the employer, who is responsible for the organisation and costs of the biomonitoring.
Occupational Health Regulation (AMR) 6.2 "Biomonitoring" (in German language)
3. Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV):
The Hazardous Substances Ordinance defines the term "biological limit value", and governs its application as per occupational safety and the person(s) exposed to hazardous substances. The biological limit values pursuant to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance play a key role in the evaluation of the measured results obtained in the scope of biomonitoring in accordance with the occupational medicine.
Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV)
4. TRGS 903 "Biological limit values (BGW)"
This Technical Rule for Hazardous Substances (Technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe, TRGS) contains the current list of biological limit values according to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance.
TRGS 903 "Biological limit values (BGW)" (in German language)