Analysis of accidents with organic material in health workers

Authors

  • Mariana Vieira Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Maria Itayra Padilha Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Regina Dal Castel Pinheiro Centro de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200015

Keywords:

Accidents Occupational, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Health, Exposure to Biological Agents

Abstract

This retrospective and descriptive study with a quantitative design aimed to evaluate occupational accidents with exposure to biological material, as well as the profile of workers, based on reporting forms sent to the Regional Reference Center of Occupational Health in Florianópolis/SC. Data collection was carried out through a survey of 118 reporting forms in 2007. Data were analyzed electronically. The occurrence of accidents was predominantly among nursing technicians, women and the mean age was 34.5 years. 73% of accidents involved percutaneous exposure, 78% had blood and fluid with blood, 44.91% resulted from invasive procedures. It was concluded that strategies to prevent the occurrence of accidents with biological material should include joint activities between workers and service management and should be directed at improving work conditions and organization.

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Published

2011-04-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Analysis of accidents with organic material in health workers . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(2), 332-339. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000200015