The International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) Europe Human Biomonitoring Working Group (ISES Europe HBM WG) as an integral part of the HBM Global Network are developing series of BASIC Guides, practical, chemical-specific documents designed to strengthen human biomonitoring in occupational settings.
These guides translate the OECD harmonised biomonitoring framework into clear, actionable steps for occupational health professionals. By standardising practice, the BASIC Guides will improve reproducibility, comparability, transparency, and confidence in workplace exposure assessments across sectors and regions.
The first BASIC Guide, focusing on benzene, is now available on the FAIREHR platform, with additional guides on priority chemicals such as chromium(VI) and nickel in progress. All BASIC Guides will be publicly hosted on FAIREHR to ensure global accessibility and continuous updates.
The full manuscript describing the development of the BASIC Guides will be published soon.