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AN OVERVIEW OF RESTORERS' OCCUPATIONAL RISKS IN ITALY
Barbara Ficociello1, Raffaele Mariconte1, Giovanni Luca Amicucci1
1. National Institute for Insurance Against Accidents at Work (INAIL) Department of Technological Innovations and safety of plants, products and anthropic settlements (DIT) - Via R. Ferruzzi, 38/40 - 00143 Rome, Italy.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Italian cultural heritage restorers understand occupational risks but lack adequate health surveillance and protective measures. Enhancing training and safety protocols is crucial for worker well-being and preventing exposure.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Risk Assessment
Background:
- Restoration activities involve inherent occupational risks.
- Understanding these risks is vital for worker safety in cultural heritage.
- Assessing current practices in Italy is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather general information on restoration activities in Italy.
- To evaluate exposure risks faced by cultural heritage restorers.
- To assess current safety practices and worker awareness.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous online survey was distributed to restorers.
- Participants were selected from the Italian Ministry of Culture's registry.
- The survey covered professional details, perceived risks, and safety measures.
Main Results:
- Restorers show good awareness of occupational risks.
- However, health surveillance is limited.
- Preventive and protective measures are inadequately implemented.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for improved worker education on health risks.
- Enhanced training on the proper use of personal protective equipment is required.
- Regular health monitoring for restorers should be promoted.
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