[Repetitive movement of the upper limbs: results of exposure evaluation and clinical investigation in wood sanding in Bergamo]. / Movimenti ripetitivi degli arti superiori: risultati della valutazione dell'esposizione e dell'indagine clinica nella carteggiatura del legno nel bergamasco.

ABSTRACT

The authors report their findings regarding a risk assessment study and clinical tests carried out among a group of 121 workers whose job was to sandpaper and buff timber products. The results of the risk assessment indicate that the job in question is at significant risk for the development of WMSDs in relation to the principal risk factors (repetitiveness, force, posture, short recovery periods). The clinical tests, undertaken by medical staff, complied with the anamnestic models proposed by EPM. The results showed that 21 workers were above the anamnestic threshold, and were thus referred for specialist examinations. As a result of the latter, the relevant diagnoses were made. A positive correlation was reported between the occupational exposure level and the clinical abnormalities detected.