[Neurobehavioral effects of chronic occupational exposure to mixtures of solvents used in furniture varnishing. Part I--Psychological examination].

The study aimed at detecting psychological effects of chronic occupational exposure to the mixtures of solvents used in furniture varnishing. 36 exposed workers and 34 controls selected so as to account for age, education level and the nature work were examined. The following tests were used in the examinations: the Neurobehavioral Core Test Battery, Orebro Symptom Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale. A slow-down of perceptive and motor activities, which intensified with the duration of exposure, was the only observed adverse effect of the exposure. The workers employed for periods longer than 15 years more often reported symptoms of psychic function disturbances and deterioration of their health condition.