Biological Monitoring for Isocyanate exposure in motor vehicle repair

Описание: Isocyanates are a leading cause of occupational asthma in Great Britain.

Isocyanate-containing materials, commonly known as two-pack (2k) paints, coatings and lacquers are used throughout the motor vehicle repair industry. Once asthma develops, even small amounts of isocyanate exposure can trigger severe attacks, making continued work in the industry impossible for affected workers.

Kate Jones from the Health and Safety Executive explains biological monitoring - a crucial legal requirement under COSHH Regulations for monitoring exposure in vehicle paint spraying businesses.

Simple urine testing helps employers check whether their control measures are working effectively to protect workers from isocyanate exposure. Learn how biological monitoring measures isocyanate metabolites in urine, when testing should be carried out, and what the results mean for your workplace safety.

Key points covered:

Legal duty to monitor exposure under health and safety law
Why biological monitoring is the most practical method for paint sprayers
How the testing process works and when it should be done
Understanding test results and guidance values
What to do when results indicate control measures need improvement
How biological monitoring differs from health surveillance

For more guidance on biological monitoring and isocyanate safety, visit: https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/iso...