Riscos ocupacionais durante a reintegração cromática

Conservators may be exposed to a variety of potentially harmful materials. The dangers to conservation professionals are numerous and, therefore, it is important to identify the hazardous materials and the “bad practices”. Despite of most professionals being sensitized for the safety aspects associated with cleaning solvents, adhesives, protective varnishes, the pigments and paints are usually neglected, although involving risk to health professionals. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the occupational hazards inherent to the materials and techniques used in the retouching practice.