Health hazards in the arts are significant. Occupational health professionals are familiar with most of these concerns and understand their treatment and prevention. The occupational health approach can reduce the health hazards encountered by at-risk art workers. Additional research would benefit these efforts. Resources for further information are available.
The health and safety of those working in the visual arts can benefit from the occupational health approach. Sources of further information are available.
IN MARCH 2007, 15 health professionals and artists from the United States travelled to Cuba to learn firsthand about the Cuban healthcare system and also to see the Cuban approach to artists' health and safety. We went as part of a U.S.-licensed charter program with the goal of research
exchange. This program offered us a view of the healthcare facilities and presentations with health professionals as well as rehearsals and performances by performing artists and performing arts students. We met the healthcare personnel who care for the artists and learned about techniques
they use to mitigate health hazards to these artists. Thus, in our brief glimpse of Cuba, we were graciously hosted, entertained, and informed.
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