Citation

Gobba F, Modenese A. G. Ital. Med. Lav. Ergon. 2012; 34(3 Suppl): 144-146.

Vernacular Title

Rischio da radiazione ottica in edilizia.

Affiliation

Cattedra di Medicina del Lavoro, Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro - Dipartimento di Medicina Diagnostica, Clinica e di Sanità Pubblica - Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, PI-ME Editrice)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23405603

Abstract

Optical Radiation is a relevant occupational risk in construction workers, mainly as a consequence of the exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) component of solar radiation (SR). Available data show that UV occupational limits are frequently exceeded in these workers, resulting in an increased occupational risk of various acute and chronic effects, mainly to skin and to the eye. One of the foremost is the carcinogenic effect: SR is indeed included in Group 1 IARC (carcinogenic to humans). UV exposure is related to an increase of the incidence of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM). The incidence of these tumors, especially CMM, is constantly increasing in Caucasians in the last 50 years. As a conclusion, an adequate evaluation of the occupational risk related to SR, and adequate preventive measures are essential in construction workers. The role of occupational physicians in prevention is fundamental.

Language: it