Results of the implementation of a virtual control approach to improve the effectiveness and quality of Safety and Health inspections at workplaces.

During the last years, a significant technological and organisational evolution is taking place in the industrial activities, thanks to Advanced Manufacturing together with a more and more widespread use of Cloud Big Data Analytics. With special reference to the OSH (Occupational Safety and Health), these changes involve a new attention, both to the technological and employee's level. The paper discusses the characteristics, and the possible original use of a new methodology, based on virtual reality and digital checklist.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among perioperative nurses: a systematic review and META-analysis.

Background: To evaluate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in perioperative nurses and to explore their association with personal characteristics.

Methods: Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Joanna Briggs Institute Database were systematically searched. A meta-analysis calculating event rates, and relative 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) was performed for each musculoskeletal body region.

Impact of wearing a surgical mask on respiratory function in view of a widespread use during COVID-19 outbreak. A case-series study.

Background: Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the widespread use of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) is recommended to prevent the spread of infection. This recommendation involves not only healthcare workers but other category of workers and the general population as well, in public places, especially where social distancing is difficult to maintain. The use of facemasks should not cause physical impairment to individuals, especially for people suffering from lung and heart diseases.