What is this BS EN 13098 - Workplace exposure to microorganisms about?
BS EN 13098 discusses workplace exposure to microorganisms. BS EN 13098 specifies general requirements for the measurement of microorganisms and microbial compounds in the workplace.
BS EN 13098 provides guidelines for the assessment of workplace exposure to airborne microorganisms including the determination of the total number and a culturable number of microorganisms and microbial compounds in the workplace atmosphere.
Note: BS EN 13098 does not apply to the measurement of viruses.
Who is BS EN 13098 - Workplace exposure to microorganisms for?
BS EN 13098 on workplace exposure to microorganisms is useful for:
- Testing laboratories
- Human resources executives
- Occupational hygienists
- Other executives responsible for health and safety of employees
Why should you use BS EN 13098 - Workplace exposure to microorganisms?
Representative assessment of occupational exposure to airborne microbial organisms or compounds is challenging. However, because of potential health consequences following exposure, it is important to be able to evaluate and control exposure. The sampling equipment used can introduce its critical limitations, such as the assessment of the health-related aerosol fractions.
BS EN 13098 provides guidelines for the assessment of workplace exposure and measurement of airborne microorganisms and microbial compounds. BS EN 13098 provides principles for the choice of sampling and analytical procedures, these uncertainties can be reduced and controlled, allowing comparable and representative measurements to be made.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13098:2019 supersedes EN 13098:2000, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13098:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13098:2000
These include:
- Document title changed
- List of measurable bioaerosol compounds extended
- New measuring techniques added
- 3 on “Measurement strategy” improved by providing more details
- Bibliography updated and divided into informative references and other information resources