DIN Standards Committee Safety Design Principles
Workplace exposure - Measurement of viruses in workplace air; German and English version prEN 18373:2026
Abstract
This document specifies general requirements for the measurement of viruses in workplace air. This document complements the scope of EN 13098. The document provides guidelines for the assessment of workplace exposure to airborne viruses comprising the methodology for sampling as well as for analysis, which is applicable for both, active or inactive viruses, e.g. methods based on cell-culture or molecular biology. This document is not applicable for the measurement of other microorganisms than viruses and microbial compounds.
Begin
2025-08-07
WI
00137092
Planned document number
DIN EN 18373
Project number
09500604
Responsible national committee
NA 095-03-01 AA - Measurement strategies and requirements for test methods