La exposición microbiológica, un riesgo laboral latente para el restaurador

Abstract

This work presents the results of microbiological cultures practiced on a polychrome sculpture made prior to its restoration process, with the intention of identifying biological risk agents that could represent a health hazard for the conservator-restorer. They were intentionally practiced in the neck and shoulder region of a figure of a Christ from the 16th century because they are made of organic material such as hair and leather. The samples were sown for a period of 21 days in Sabourad Dextrose agar. The observed growth corresponded to fungi of Aspergillus flavus, Trichotecium spp and Cladosporium spp species that have been identified as harmful to health. Through this work, the aim is to make conservators aware of the need to develop biological safety protocols to approach a work prior to its restoration to avoid the development of an occupational disease.