[Use of premapping of risks data sheet in artistic ceramics industries].

BACKGROUND

In 2006 there were more than 10,000 people working in artistic ceramics industries in Italy. The jobs in these industries that attracted most attention were work at the potter's wheel and decorating.

OBJECTIVES

To test the premapping of risks data sheet in these enterprises.

METHODS

We tested the data sheet in 3 craft industries: one was mainly artistic, one had a semi-industrial setting and in the third jobs were non-specific.

RESULTS

In the semi-industrial craft industry the risks for potter's wheel workers were higher due to the repetitive movements required and to work organization aimed at achieving maximum productivity.

CONCLUSIONS

The premapping of risks data sheet is a very sensitive tool. It can sometimes overestimate the risks, but in this way identifies situations that call for more in-depth analysis using tools that comply with international standards.