BS ISO 15800:2019
Soil quality. Characterization of soil with respect to human exposure

Standard No.

BS ISO 15800:2019

Release Date

2019

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS ISO 15800:2019

Scope

What is this ISO 15800 -  H uman exposure to soil about? ISO 15800 provides guidance on the type and extent of soil characterization necessary for the evaluation of human exposure to substances present in possibly leading to adverse effects. Background information is provided on human health related to exposure to soil and the influence on exposure via different pathways. ISO 15800 provides information that depends on the type and concentration of the substance, the relevant soil parameters, and the type of exposure relevant for the area investigated, represented in the conceptual site model (CSM). Furthermore, the sampling method and strategies can depend on the use of the project area and the possible exposure patterns. Note: ISO 15800 does not provide guidance on: The design or selection of numerical models that can be used to estimate exposure Potential exposure to radioactivity, pathogens, or asbestos in soil Who is ISO 15800 -  Human exposure to soil for ? ISO 15800 on human exposure to soil is useful for: Health professionals Soil scientists Soil laboratories Health and safety inspectors Owners and users of the site Why should you use ISO 15800 -  Human exposure to soil ? Characterizations of soils and sites relating to human exposure are performed all over the world. They are often planned and conducted by consultancies and expert organizations. Information from these characterizations is used to assess human exposure. ISO 15800 provides guidance on the types of information that might be require...

BS ISO 15800:2019 history

• 2019 BS ISO 15800:2019 Soil quality. Characterization of soil with respect to human exposure