Typical occupational accidents with employees of a university hospital in the south of Brazil: epidemiology and prevention

Authors

  • Iara Aparecida de Oliveira Sêcco University of Northern Paraná
  • Maria Lúcia do Carmo Cruz Robazzi WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Denise Sayuri Shimizu WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development
  • Márcia Maria da Silva Rúbio WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000500005

Keywords:

hospitals, accidents, occupational, occupational risks

Abstract

Descriptive epidemiologic study that aimed to analyze the typical occupational accidents notified by employees of a university hospital in the South of Brazil from 1997 to 2002, and to estimate their risk indicators. A total of 717 accidents were registered; 86% of them (616) were typical and presented an annual average risk coefficient of 6.0 per 100 employees. The groups that presented more risks for accidents were cooks, woodworkers and nursing auxiliaries, while hands were the most affected area. Regarding the accidents nature, the greatest risks involved biological material. Hence, it is necessary to orient personnel about the legal aspects of occupational accidents and review work processes, especially those related to employees who perform activities at greater risk of transmissible diseases like AIDS and hepatitis B and C.

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Published

2008-10-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 5 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Typical occupational accidents with employees of a university hospital in the south of Brazil: epidemiology and prevention. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(5), 824-831. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000500005