Dieci anni di ricerca sui rischi chimici nell’igiene occupazionale: una rassegna delle pubblicazioni online di IJOEHY (2013-2023) – Parte 1

In the decade 2013-2023, the Italian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (IJOEHY) has been an important source of scientific dissemination in the field of environmental and occupational hygiene, with a focus on chemical risk. This review, the first part of a two-part analysis, examined 243 articles published online by the journal, selecting 83 contributions relevant to occupational chemical risk. Of these, 44 articles were included and analyzed in this first section. The articles were grouped into thematic macrocategories, including regulatory updates; carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxicants (CMRs); chemical risk in health care; and remediation of contaminated sites. The review highlights the key role of European legislation and national initiatives in guiding chemical risk assessment and management in occupational environments. Critical issues related to regulatory transposition, consistency between limit values, and accessibility of information also emerge. The analysis highlights the increasing focus on prevention, the use of integrated tools, and environmental and biological monitoring as essential tools in protecting workers’ health. The results provide a basis for methodological reflections and future research perspectives.