Use of natural substances in cultural heritage care and conservation to protect environment and operators health
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36125/ijoehy.v13i1.414Keywords:
cultural heritage, chemical risk, essential oils, hydrolates, plant extractsAbstract
The cultural heritage care and conservation activities expose workers to health riscks due to physical, biological and chemical agents. In particular, the synthetic products used in the restoration implies a potential exposure to dangerous chemicals of the operators, that are capable of causing damage to the organism by a continuous and prolonged exposure, often worsen by the scant use of effective personal protective equipment. On the other hand, the data scarcity on these exposures effects makes it somewhat difficult to assess what are the prevention measures to be implemented. Therefore it would be advisable to carry out targeted studies to evaluate the exposition, and the risk, levels. At the same time, in this sector the interest of many researchers is shifting towards the environmental friendly products use and with low environmental impact, and with greater safety for the worker (essential oils, hydrolates and extracts of medicinal plants). The use of these natural preparations seems to be a interesting alternative for the protection of the health of heritage care and conservation operators, as well as for the protection of the environment. This work therefore aims to provide an overview of the chemical risk on the heritage care and conservation of artistic artefacts and suggests the use of natural substances as a possible alternative to synthetic products to protect the operators health in this sector.
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