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Biological Exposure Monitoring Services New Zealand

Accurately assess real chemical uptake and exposure risk through blood, urine, or other sample testing — led by certified experts.

Measure actual exposure — not just air levels

Unlike traditional air monitoring, Biological Exposure Monitoring (BEM) shows how much of a substance actually enters the body—whether through inhalation, skin absorption, or ingestion. This provides a more complete picture of health risk and is especially valuable in workplaces where workers rely heavily on PPE/RPE or may have skin contact with hazardous substances.

Our certified occupational hygiene consultants specialise in Biological exposure monitoring. This process involves:

Measuring the amount of a chemical or its metabolites in a person’s blood, urine, or other biological sample
From these results, determining the efficacy of existing control measures

Validate Controls and Protect Worker Health and Safety

BEM helps determine whether your current controls—like PPE, ventilation, and hygiene practices—are truly effective. By measuring chemicals or their metabolites in biological samples, we can help you identify gaps in protection and make targeted improvements. It’s a powerful tool to support compliance and long-term health outcomes in high-risk industries. BEM is particularly useful if dermal (skin) absorption is a significant route of entry.

Why invest in a Biological Exposure Monitoring?

Improve Worker Health

Assess worker health risks from multiple sources of exposure (inhalation, skin, etc) that may be affecting employee health and wellbeing.
Stay Compliant

Ensure your workplace meets current health and safety standards and WorkSafe NZ regulation requirements.
Focus Spending

Target your expenditures on exposure controls which will have significant impact on reducing exposures and controlling contaminants.
Demonstrate Quality

Demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to health and safety to staff, clients, and regulators.