Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Accidents in Teaching and Research Laboratories in a Brazilian University (2012)

Stehling, Monica Maria Campolina Teixeira; Rezende, Leandro do Carmo; Cunha, Lucas Maciel; Pinheiro, Tarcísio Márcio Magalhães; Haddad, J. P.; Oliveira, Paulo Roberto de

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“…In this study, 60% of the injured interviewees reported working more than 40 hours per week. The literature has associated long working hours with a high risk of occupational accidents among health care workers 11,19 . However, we did not observe an association between those variables.…”

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“…However, negligence or lack of knowledge regarding biosafety guidelines can contribute to occupational accidents and temporary and permanent treatments, elevated costs to professionals and employer 6,7 . A number of studies have evaluated occupational accidents in hospitals 8,9 and research laboratories 10,11 . Research on occupational accidents involving clinical laboratory workers is fundamental to ameliorate the manipulation of biological samples and to prevent incorrect procedures.…”

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Occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in clinical laboratories in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

Silva¹,

Leite²,

Leite³

et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Med. Trab.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLEABSTRACT | Context: Occupational accidents in health institutes can result in the transmission of human infectious diseases. The collection and processing of biological samples are risk factors for accidents involving clinical laboratory workers. Objective: To identify occupational accidents with biological material among healthcare workers in the clinical laboratories of Cajazeiras city, Paraíba, Brazil. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional and analytical study using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed to 38 workers at six clinical laboratories. Social-demographic data, types of occupational accidents, post-exposure procedures, biosafety practices, and emotional impact were analyzed. Results: Workplace accidents were reported by 22 (57.9%) interviewees. Female gender (81.6%) was more prevalent in this study population. Nurse technicians and biochemists related the most frequent exposures. Accidents occurred mainly in the upper extremities (91%). The biological fluids related to the occupational accidents included blood (81.8%) and urine (45.5%). Thirty-three (86.8%) workers reported undergoing a post-exposure evaluation in the workplace. Fourteen (63.6%) participants underwent laboratory testing after biological material exposure. Conclusion: The data showed that occupational accidents in clinical laboratories are frequent among healthcare workers. We suggest new approaches for occupational accidents in the clinical laboratories to ameliorate the biosafety guidelines and working conditions of healthcare professionals. Keywords | blood; accidents, occupational; exposure to biological agents. RESUMO | Contexto: Acidentes ocupacionais nos institutos de saúde podem resultar na transmissão de doenças infecciosas.A coleta e o processamento de amostras biológicas são fatores de risco para a ocorrência de acidentes em laboratórios clínicos. Objetivo: Identificar os acidentes de trabalho com material biológico entre profissionais dos laboratórios de análises clínicas da cidade de Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brasil. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal e analítico, utilizando um questionário semiestruturado, distribuído a 38 trabalhadores em seis laboratórios clínicos. Foram analisados os dados sociodemográficos, tipos de acidentes de trabalho, procedimentos pós-exposição, práticas de biossegurança e impacto emocional após a exposição. Resultados: Os acidentes ocupacionais foram relatados por 22 (57,9%) trabalhadores. O sexo feminino (81,6%) foi mais prevalente na população do estudo. Técnicos de enfermagem e bioquímicos foram frequentemente expostos aos materiais biológicos. Os acidentes ocorreram principalmente na região dos membros superiores (91%). Os fluidos biológicos relatados nos acidentes de trabalho incluíram sangue (81,8%) e urina (45,5%). Trinta e três (86,8%) entrevistados relataram a existência de procedimentos pós-exposição no local de trabalho. Quatorze (63,6%) participantes realizaram testes laboratoriais após exposição ao material biológico. Conclusão: Os dados mostraram que ...

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Occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in clinical laboratories in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

Silva¹,

Leite²,

Leite³

et al. 2017

Rev. Bras. Med. Trab.

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“…Estudos que abordam a atuação de enfermeiros na saúde do trabalhador destacam ações de trabalhos voltadas ao cuidado e tratamento de trabalhadores acidentados ou adoecidos (Castro et al, 2010). De orientação, em relação à utilização de equipamentos de proteção individual, acidentes de trabalho e doenças ocupacionais (Stehling et al, 2015). De capacitação de pessoal para atuar na perspectiva do cuidado ao trabalhador (Marziale et al, 2010).…”

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O processo de trabalho de Enfermeiros na saúde do trabalhador: revisão integrativa

Rosa

Cardoso

Cézar-Vaz

2020

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Objective: to identify in the scientific studies of nursing the work process that constitutes the practice of nurses in occupational health. Methodology: integrative literature review carried out in the MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF and IBECS databases. For the search, the descriptors of worker health, nursing and work were used. The inclusion criteria established were: complete articles; published in the last five years, languages Portuguese, English and Spanish; main subject nursing at work and; free access. Exclusion criteria were: literature reviews, articles that did not address actions directed at workers' health and did not present nursing participation in these actions. Results: the universe of this review of 28 articles was organized in a synoptic table in three categories: Work process of nurses in the management of occupational health; Nurses 'work process in the area of promotion and protection of workers' health and; Nurses' work process in health care for workers. Conclusion: the work process of nurses in workers 'health is characterized by a diversified action that includes management, promotion, protection and assistance to workers' health. To act aimed at providing comprehensive care and with a view to health production.

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Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Accidents in Teaching and Research Laboratories in a Brazilian University (2012)

Abstract: Fatores de risco para a ocorrência de acidentes em laboratórios de ensino e pesquisa em uma universidade brasileira (2012)

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Occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in clinical laboratories in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

Occupational accidents with biological material among professionals in clinical laboratories in Cajazeiras, Paraíba, Brazil

O processo de trabalho de Enfermeiros na saúde do trabalhador: revisão integrativa

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