Professional health risk assessment.

Working in archives and libraries with historical collections is not without health risks. These risks can emanate from different sources.

First of all there is the collection itself, which can contain biological factors, as mold, which can be a health risk to personnel and users of the collection, especially when they are allergy-prone. A German study led to the conclusion that there is a hightened sensitivity to skin and respiratory allergies affecting personnel working with historical collections.

Other health risk can emanate from:

• Climatological installations
• Unadequate storage facilities
• Unadequate transport and handling of collections items
• Use of chemicals or apparatus in workshops

We can help you evaluate health risks to individuals and look into solutions to your problems if any arise.