Occupational exposure assessment

Research into harmful environmental factors in the workplace with an occupational exposure assessment

If you are planning to conduct a hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA), either yourself or via a third party, you may find that it reveals the need for additional assessment. For example, if the people in your organization work with hazardous substances or are subject to a loud environment. Or if there is a risk of exposure to harmful viruses, bacteria or mould. Reliable assessment is essential to ensure the safety of the work environment and the health of your employees. Our occupational hygienists can help you achieve both through our occupational exposure assessment.

What is an occupational exposure assessment?

An occupational exposure assessment is a systematic investigation into the extent to which employees are exposed to harmful substances, noise or other factors during their work. Exposure to hazardous substances in particular can pose serious health risks in the long term. The purpose of an occupational exposure assessment is to determine whether exposure remains within legal limits and to identify any preventive measures that may be necessary. During the assessment, DEKRA's occupational hygienists carry out targeted measurements and analyze the results using recognized methods. This gives you insight into the actual risks and allows you to take measures to minimize exposure to hazardous substances and other risk factors, thereby optimally protecting the health and safety of your employees.

An occupational exposure assessment is often part of a broader safety and health policy. Within our OH&S services , we support organizations in creating safe and healthy working conditions. This means that our assessments fit in perfectly with your overall occupational safety and health strategy.

Occupational exposure assessment for optimal OH&S

Our occupational exposure assessments are an important part of the OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) services we provide because the environment in which people work has a direct effect on their health and safety. Our occupational exposure assessments focus on:

hazardous substances 
biological agents 
harmful noise 
vibrations 
ergonomics
physical strain
radiation
(indoor) climate and indoor air

After an occupational exposure assessment, we work with you to identify clear and practical improvements based on the findings obtained. We also help you implement and safeguard your prevention policy.

Our occupational exposure assessment method

1. Initial risk assessment

We conduct a workplace survey and interview your employees to assess tasks and workplaces in which exposure is possible. If we are assessing exposure to hazardous substances, we will also establish which hazardous substances there are.

2. Measurements

3. Report

4. Explanation

5. Action plan and guidance

6. Presentation

DEKRA’s occupational exposure assessment

DEKRA employs experienced occupational hygienists. We have gained extensive knowledge and experience from the many occupational exposure assessments we have performed in various branches and industries over the years. The methods we apply when conducting assessments will be determined by the legislation and regulations applicable and with best practices in mind. We also have our own measurement equipment.