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[Occupational disease in construction work]
G Mosconi1, D Borleri, G Mandelli
1Unità Operativa di Medicina del Lavoro-Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti, Largo Barozzi 1, 24128 Bergamo. gmosconi@ospedaliriuniti.bergamo.it
Background:
There are very few studies in the Italian and international literature concerning occupational diseases and their prevention in the building industry.
Objectives:
The aim of this study was risk assessment in the building industry.
Methods:
We analyzed the international literature and the results of our cross-sectional study, which involved more than 1000 workers.
Results:
The analysis of several studies and of our experience suggests a high occupational risk in this field and shows as main risk factors: noise, dusts, fibers, manual lifting, prolonged static positions, repetitive motions, hand-shoulder and whole-body vibrations, chemicals and weather conditions. In addition, non-occupational risk factors can influence health: e.g., habits and lifestyle, like hypercaloric diet, cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.
Conclusions:
Preventive measures and training initiatives are urgently needed to improve the safety and the health among building workers.
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