2025: Proceedings of the 88° SIML National Conference

Limit values and biological monitoring of particulate and volatile chemical agents

Biologic monitoring of exposure to particulate matter: the exhaled breath condensate S. Contessi, F. Borghi, E. Porru, F. Graziosi, F. Decataldo, F.S. Violante | Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.740

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Integrated approach for the assessment of exposure to and effects of nanomaterials in work environments E. Bergamaschi | Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.741

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Aromatic solvents and volatile organic compounds: what still needs to be done after 40 years of preventive interventions A. Moretto | Department of Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua; Occupational Medicine Unit, Padua University Hospital, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.742

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Evolution of environmental monitoring instruments and methods D.M. Cavallo,¹ F. Borghi,² A. Spinazzè,¹ A. Cattaneo¹| ¹Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Como; ²Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.762

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Biomechanical factors: assessment, interventions, prevention

Observational methods for the assessment of biomechanical risk factors: validity and limitations S. Mattioli,¹ S. Curti² | ¹Department of Environmental Sciences and Prevention, University of Ferrara; ²Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.743

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Tools (wearable and non-wearable) for measuring exposure to biomechanical factors: main applications that can be integrated into or are complementary to evaluation methods E. Sala | Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene Unit, University of Brescia, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.744

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Methods for assessing exposure to biomechanical factors: what guidelines for the design and redesign of workplaces and tasks M.P. Cavatorta | Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.745

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Psychosocial factors and biomechanical factors: what interaction? R. Bonfiglioli,¹ F. Graziosi,¹ M. Ronchetti²| ¹Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna; ²Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, INAIL, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.761

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Contribution of epidemiology to evidence-based occupational medicine

Night work and breast cancer E. Negri,¹ F. Bravi,² C. Fenga,³ S. Vivarelli,³ C. La Vecchia,² F.S. Violante⁴ | ¹Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna; ²Department of Clinical and Community Sciences, University of Milan; ³Department of Biomedical, Dental, and Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences, University of Messina; ⁴IRCCS University Hospital of Bologna, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.746

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Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: evaluating the evidence behind expanding methodologies R. Agius | Professor Emeritus of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Manchester, UK

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.760

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Comparison of 2001 and 2018 ACGIH^® Threshold Limit Values^® for hand activity and risk of carpal tunnel syndrome in international prospective cohort studies C.A. Harris-Adamson,¹ A.R. Meyers,² R. Bonfiglioli,³ J. Kapellusch,⁴ A.M. Dale,⁵ M. Thiese,⁶ N. Fethke,⁷ E. Eisen,¹ S. Bao,⁸ B. Evanoff,⁵ M. Yung,⁹ K. Hegmann,⁶ F. Gerr,⁷ F.S. Violante,³ D. Rempel¹⁰ | ¹School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; ²National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH, USA; ³Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy; ⁴Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA; ⁵Division of General Medical Science, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA; ⁶Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA; ⁷University of Iowa, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA, USA; ⁸Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention Program, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, Olympia, WA, USA; ⁹Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance, Kitchener, ON, Canada; ¹⁰Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.765

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New technologies for prevention: sensors, exoskeletons, airbags

From the development to the field implementation of an occupational exoskeleton for the upper limb S. Crea,¹ I. Pacifico,² A. Parri,² L. Grazi,¹ F. Giovacchini,² E. Trigili,¹ N. Vitiello¹ | ¹BioRobotics Institute, School of Advanced Studies Sant’Anna, Pontedera (PI); ²IUVO Srl, Pontedera (PI), Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.763

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Wearable and ultra-thin electronic sensors for non-invasive real-time monitoring of operators in hazardous conditions B. Fraboni | Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Bologna, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.764

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UNI/TR 11950:2024 – Safety and health in the use of occupational exoskeletons intended to facilitate work activities L. Monica | INAIL, Department of Technological Innovation and Safety of Plants, Products, and Anthropogenic Settlements, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.766

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Wearable airbags and health in the workplace: application experiences N. Petrone,¹ E. Meggiolaro,² V. Cafaggi² | ¹Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua; ²D-Air Lab, Vicenza, Italy

https://doi.org/10.4081/gimle.767

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Current Issue

Limit values and biological monitoring of particulate and volatile chemical agents

Biologic monitoring of exposure to particulate matter: the exhaled breath condensate S. Contessi, F. Borghi, E. Porru, F. Graziosi, F. Decataldo, F.S. Violante | Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Integrated approach for the assessment of exposure to and effects of nanomaterials in work environments E. Bergamaschi | Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Italy

Aromatic solvents and volatile organic compounds: what still needs to be done after 40 years of preventive interventions A. Moretto | Department of Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua; Occupational Medicine Unit, Padua University Hospital, Italy

Evolution of environmental monitoring instruments and methods D.M. Cavallo,¹ F. Borghi,² A. Spinazzè,¹ A. Cattaneo¹| ¹Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Como; ²Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Biomechanical factors: assessment, interventions, prevention

Observational methods for the assessment of biomechanical risk factors: validity and limitations S. Mattioli,¹ S. Curti² | ¹Department of Environmental Sciences and Prevention, University of Ferrara; ²Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Methods for assessing exposure to biomechanical factors: what guidelines for the design and redesign of workplaces and tasks M.P. Cavatorta | Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Psychosocial factors and biomechanical factors: what interaction? R. Bonfiglioli,¹ F. Graziosi,¹ M. Ronchetti²| ¹Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna; ²Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, INAIL, Italy

Contribution of epidemiology to evidence-based occupational medicine

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: evaluating the evidence behind expanding methodologies R. Agius | Professor Emeritus of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Manchester, UK

New technologies for prevention: sensors, exoskeletons, airbags

Wearable and ultra-thin electronic sensors for non-invasive real-time monitoring of operators in hazardous conditions B. Fraboni | Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Bologna, Italy

UNI/TR 11950:2024 – Safety and health in the use of occupational exoskeletons intended to facilitate work activities L. Monica | INAIL, Department of Technological Innovation and Safety of Plants, Products, and Anthropogenic Settlements, Italy

Wearable airbags and health in the workplace: application experiences N. Petrone,¹ E. Meggiolaro,² V. Cafaggi² | ¹Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua; ²D-Air Lab, Vicenza, Italy

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reviewers

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Current Issue

2025: Proceedings of the 88° SIML National Conference

Limit values and biological monitoring of particulate and volatile chemical agents

Biologic monitoring of exposure to particulate matter: the exhaled breath condensate S. Contessi, F. Borghi, E. Porru, F. Graziosi, F. Decataldo, F.S. Violante | Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Integrated approach for the assessment of exposure to and effects of nanomaterials in work environments E. Bergamaschi | Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Italy

Aromatic solvents and volatile organic compounds: what still needs to be done after 40 years of preventive interventions A. Moretto | Department of Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua; Occupational Medicine Unit, Padua University Hospital, Italy

Evolution of environmental monitoring instruments and methods D.M. Cavallo,1 F. Borghi,2 A. Spinazzè,1 A. Cattaneo1 | 1Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Como; 2Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Biomechanical factors: assessment, interventions, prevention

Observational methods for the assessment of biomechanical risk factors: validity and limitations S. Mattioli,1 S. Curti2 | 1Department of Environmental Sciences and Prevention, University of Ferrara; 2Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Methods for assessing exposure to biomechanical factors: what guidelines for the design and redesign of workplaces and tasks M.P. Cavatorta | Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Psychosocial factors and biomechanical factors: what interaction? R. Bonfiglioli,1 F. Graziosi,1 M. Ronchetti2 | 1Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna; 2Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, INAIL, Italy

Contribution of epidemiology to evidence-based occupational medicine

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: evaluating the evidence behind expanding methodologies R. Agius | Professor Emeritus of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Manchester, UK

New technologies for prevention: sensors, exoskeletons, airbags

Wearable and ultra-thin electronic sensors for non-invasive real-time monitoring of operators in hazardous conditions B. Fraboni | Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Bologna, Italy

UNI/TR 11950:2024 – Safety and health in the use of occupational exoskeletons intended to facilitate work activities L. Monica | INAIL, Department of Technological Innovation and Safety of Plants, Products, and Anthropogenic Settlements, Italy

Wearable airbags and health in the workplace: application experiences N. Petrone,1 E. Meggiolaro,2 V. Cafaggi2 | 1Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua; 2D-Air Lab, Vicenza, Italy

authors

reviewers

indexing

Keywords

Evolution of environmental monitoring instruments and methods D.M. Cavallo,¹ F. Borghi,² A. Spinazzè,¹ A. Cattaneo¹| ¹Department of Science and High Technology, University of Insubria, Como; ²Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Observational methods for the assessment of biomechanical risk factors: validity and limitations S. Mattioli,¹ S. Curti² | ¹Department of Environmental Sciences and Prevention, University of Ferrara; ²Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

Psychosocial factors and biomechanical factors: what interaction? R. Bonfiglioli,¹ F. Graziosi,¹ M. Ronchetti²| ¹Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna; ²Department of Medicine, Epidemiology, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, INAIL, Italy

Wearable airbags and health in the workplace: application experiences N. Petrone,¹ E. Meggiolaro,² V. Cafaggi² | ¹Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padua; ²D-Air Lab, Vicenza, Italy