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ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the evaluation of the service offered in cases of occupational accidents involving exposure to biological material, from the perspective of the exposed workers, before and after an intervention to obtain planned organizational change. Methods: descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out with workers exposed to biological material who received care at a reference service that was submitted to an intervention based on planned organizational change. Data were collected by using the critical incident technique and analyzed from the perspective of content analysis. Results: twenty exposed workers participated in the study and were split into two groups in the pre- and post-intervention phase. Categories regarding improvement in the guidance they received, reduction in the time they waited once they got to the facility, organization of the process, documentation qualification, and professionalism in carrying out the assistance emerged from the workers’ accounts. Conclusions: the present study allowed the exposed workers to visualize the changes that happened in the care management in case of accidents involving biological material. Additionally, there was the recognition of the adopted methodological path, which allowed the active participation of the people involved.

Brazil records an average of 700 thousand occupational accidents per year, ranking 4th in the world in terms of occupational accidents. Among these events, the most frequent in the hospital environment involves sharps. The objective of this work was to evaluate the accidents with sharps involving professionals and students of the health area treated at a Reference Hospital in the state of Alagoas. The data were obtained from the work accident registration form provided by the Unit's Epidemiology Surveillance Center, being tabulated and analyzed in terms of absolute and relative frequency and through the Yates chi-square test for nominal qualitative variables. The present study found that of the 2,413 accident victims, 1859 (77.0%) were female, 1678 (69.6%) were aged between 20-40 years, with the majority being nursing assistants and technicians (44.2%). Regarding accidents, 302 (15.6%) were during surgical procedures and 61 (39.9%) involving dentistry students. It was observed that during accidents, 438 (65.1) of the individuals did not use gloves, 453 individuals (18.8%) were not vaccinated against Hepatitis B, 1462 subjects (67.0%) had the source patient identified. It was also possible to verify that 819 accident victims (71.2%) abandoned the treatment. There was a predominance of specific groups, both in the health professional category and in the student category, revealing greater susceptibility of nursing technicians / assistants and dental students to accidents with sharp objects. It is therefore necessary to encourage adherence to standard precautions and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through permanent and continuing education in the hospital environment, as well as the adaptation of institutions to the requirements of Regulatory Norms for prevention of occupational accidents, aiming at minimizing risks and in order to offer a safer environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of biosecurity measures among the professional personnel of the Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue (HNHU), to quantify the workers in groups by different features, and to analytically compare their frequencies and percentages, in order to recognize the most vulnerable groups and focus on them on future trainings. Materials and methods: This observational, analytical and cross-sectional study included all professional health personnel of the HNHU who agreed to answer the assessment questionnaire. A sample of 567 workers was obtained, with an acceptable margin of error of 3.32%, a confidence level of 99% and a population behavior of 50%. A questionnairetype form with a total of 10 questions related to biosecurity measures was used as tool for collecting information, which was submitted and distributed by the head of each HNHU service. Data were analyzed according to their frequencies, percentages and the non-parametric chi square test. Results: Twenty-one percent (21%) of the evaluated personnel had a score of 8 to 10 correct answers, 75% of 4 to 7, and 4% of 0 to 3. There were significant differences in the level of knowledge based on variables, such as occupational group, age, tenure at the hospital, gender by occupational group, gender by age, and induction training. Conclusions: Knowledge of biosecurity measures among the hospital's professional personnel is not the ideal one, leading to high biological risk for both the professional and technical personnel and the patients. It is possible to provide training on biosecurity focused on the most vulnerable groups, and to improve its quality and impact.

The present study aimed at characterizing occupational accidents with biological material among healthcare workers. A retrospective, quantitative study of accidents involving biological material, conducted in a secondary reference hospital located in the northeastern region of the state of Paraná. Data were collected between December 2013 and June 2014 from 1,061 medical records of health professionals and registration sheets for the Notifiable Diseases Information System, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Among 1,061 occupational accidents with biological material, 58.1% occurred among nursing aides and technicians, of whom 82.7% were women. The main organic material present in 86.1% of the accidents was blood; 88.2% occurred through percutaneous exposure, 66.1% involved the use of needles with lumen, and 21.9% resulted from inappropriate disposal of sharps. It is necessary to implement preventive measures directed to the nursing team.

Background: The occurrence of occupational accidents is common among students and dentists. The present study is aimed to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of needlestick and sharp instrument injuries among dentistry students. Materials and Methods: A documentary research was carried out with data being obtained from the analysis of 137 medical records of injuries caused by needlestick and sharp instruments occurring in the period from 2012 to 2016 and were analyzed regarding the characteristics of the victim (gender and age) and the accident (year, time, environment, and time interval between exposure and search for care). Data were organized in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 18 and were presented through descriptive statistics. Results: The occurrence of accidents was high (43.1%), with the predominance of female victims (66.1%) and aged up to 23 years (55.9%). The majority of events occurred in the afternoon (54.4%), in the clinical setting (70.7%), and in 75% of the cases, the search for care occurred within 2 h after exposure. Conclusion: Accidents with needlestick and sharp instruments have high frequency and involve mainly female students. They are more common in the afternoon and in the clinical setting and the time interval was between exposure and the search for care complied with recommendations of the Brazilian legislation.

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a home care service in the state of São Paulo. The objective of the study was to identify the use of personal protective equipment, safety devices, the disposal of sharp objects, and other factors that make difficult and/or facilitate such use by professionals of the nursing team. The population was made up of 45 participants who reported using personal protective equipment. They all reported using gloves, frequent procedures that required their use were dressings and administration of medications. Although it was reported that the participants did not have difficulty in using personal protective equipment, and that they were concerned about their own safety, full adherence was lacking. Therefore, further studies that are able to evaluate how home care services really occur are necessary, so that prevention strategies can be identified and incorporated into professionals’ practice.

Resumen Objetivo: evaluar la implementación de medidas de control, de tipo administrativo, ambiental y de protección respiratoria, de la infección de tuberculosis en un hospital de III nivel de atención en la ciudad de Bogotá D.C. Metodología: estudio de tipo descriptivo, transversal. Para la recolección de datos se aplicó una herramienta de autorreporte a 158 trabajadores de la salud del hospital, se realizó una entrevista estructurada al responsable del programa institucional de control de tuberculosis y una visita de observación de un experto en salud y seguridad laboral a las diferentes áreas de trabajo, para indagar por la implementación de medidas de control de infección de tuberculosis en la institución. Resultados: el responsable del programa institucional de control de tuberculosis y 158 trabajadores de la salud del hospital objeto de estudio reportaron una deficiente implementación de medidas de control de tuberculosis, de tipo administrativo, ambiental y de protección respiratoria en la institución, lo cual fue corroborado por el experto. Conclusiones: la deficiente implementación de medidas de control de infección de tuberculosis en instituciones de la salud, y algunas condiciones de trabajo presentes pueden favorecer la exposición ocupacional de los trabajadores de la salud al Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Abstract Objective: to evaluate the implementation of tuberculosis infection control measures in administrative, environmental and respiratory protection equipment in a third level hospital in Bogota D.C. Methodology: a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Data were collected through a self-reporting instrument applied on 158 health care workers. The chief officer of the institutional program for tuberculosis control participated in a structured interview. In addition, an expert in occupational health and safety conducted an observational visit to the different workplaces in order to inquire on the implementation of tuberculosis infection control measures at the health facilities. Results: both, the chief officer of the institutional program for tuberculosis control and the 158 health care workers reported a lack of tuberculosis infection control measures at the administrative and environmental levels, as well as in the matters concerning respiratory protection equipment. This was confirmed by the expert. Conclusions: Certain working conditions coupled with poor implementation of tuberculosis infection control measures in health care institutions may favor the health care workers’ occupational exposure to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge and practices of instrument processing by manicurists/pedicurists in beauty salons in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Method: This was a survey-type cross-sectional research with manicurists/pedicurists, between June 2012 and March 2013 in 235 beauty salons in Brazil. The answers were categorized using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, by means of descriptive statistics, Pearson’s Chi-Squared or Fisher’s exact tests, and multivariate binary logistic regression, to analyze the influence of sociodemographic variables. Results: The majority (68.1%) correctly defined sterilization; however, the adherence to moist heat (autoclave) was low (35.3%). The temperature and the exposure time to sterilization methods varied, with the majority (44.7%) citing a minimum of 200°C for 60 to 90 minutes (32.8%). The respondents reported reusing disposable instruments with their customers, but pointed out individual use of instruments as the correct procedure (90.6%). Conclusion: Despite their knowledge, professionals practice was inappropriate regarding instrument processing, which can place their own health and that of their customers at risk. ============================================================================================= Objetivo: Avaliar os conhecimentos e práticas de tratamento dos instrumentos utilizados por manicures/pedicures em salões de beleza na cidade de Belo Horizonte, Brasil. Método: Pesquisa transversal, do tipo inquérito com manicures/pedicures, entre junho de 2012 e março 2013, em 235 salões de beleza. As respostas foram categorizadas e analisadas utilizando o programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, por meio de estatísticas descritivas, de Pearson teste exato de Fisher, Qui quadrado ou/e regressão logística binária multivariada para analisar a influência das variáveis sociodemográficas. Resultados: A maioria (68,1%) definiu esterilização corretamente. No entanto, a adesão ao calor úmido (autoclave) era baixa (35,3%). A temperatura e o tempo de exposição para os métodos de esterilização variaram, com a maioria (44,7%) citando um mínimo de 200°C durante 60 a 90 minutos (32,8%). Os entrevistados relataram a reutilização de instrumentos descartáveis com clientes, mas apontou a utilização individual dos instrumentos como o procedimento correto (90,6%). Conclusão: Apesar do conhecimento sobre o tema, a prática dos profissionais era inadequada no que diz ao processamento de instrumentos, o que pode colocar sua própria saúde e a dos clientes em risco.

Biosecurity in containment areas is fundamental to public health, especially in areas in which animals are considered attraction, as in zoos. In these places, despite all security involved in the containment and management of wild animals, can still be considered as zoonosis transmission point. The objective was to assess the degree of unsoundness of employees and the use of protective equipment against zoonotic pathogens in the workplace. The study was conducted by analyzing the data obtained through a questionnaire that the workers of wild animal containment areas, whose focus was on routine work, animal handling, health history and knowledge about zoonotic diseases. The information gathered revealed that in part the administration of the place gives employees a basic security, providing PPE and refresher courses in animal handling. However, the garments used by employees are washed in their own homes. There are still points to be fixed in biosafety in these parks, such as the construction of changing rooms and providing own uniform to work, washed in a laundry in this place.

Estudo descritivo e quantitativo que teve o objetivo de verificar se os acidentes com material biológico em enfermeiros de clínica médica ocorrem com maior frequência entre os residentes de enfermagem. O estudo foi realizado em um hospital universitário da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, em 2013. Os dados foram coletados com emprego da técnica de análise documental, com auxílio de um roteiro estruturado. As informações foram captadas nas fichas de notificação de acidentes com material biológico, no período de 2007 a 2011, envolvendo os profissionais de enfermagem da instituição. Os resultados evidenciam que, no período analisado, ocorreram 260 acidentes com profissionais da instituição. Dos 27 (100%) acidentes que envolveram enfermeiros de clínica médica, 21 (77,7%) ocorreram com residentes. Pode-se concluir que, no conjunto amostral analisado, os enfermeiros residentes da clínica médica estão envolvidos na maioria dos acidentes registrados. ABSTRACT In order to establish whether accidents with biological material among clinical nurses occur more frequently among nurse residents, a descriptive, quantitative study was conducted at a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro city in 2013. Data were collected by document analysis technique following a structured guide. Information was drawn from forms completed between 2007 and 2011 reporting accidents with biological material involving the institution’s nursing personnel. The results show that in the study period there were 260 accidents involving staff at the institution. Of the 27 (100%) accidents involving clinical medicine nurses, 21 (77.7%) involved nurse residents. From the sample analyzed, it can be concluded that clinical medicine nurse residents are involved in most of the accidents recorded. RESUMEN Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo que tuvo como objeto verificar si los accidentes con material biológico en enfermeros de clínica médica ocurren con más frecuencia entre los residentes de enfermería. Tuvo lugar en un hospital universitario de la ciudad de Rio de Janeiro, en 2013. Los datos fueron recolectados haciendo uso de la técnica de análisis de documentos, con el auxilio de un guión estructurado. Las informaciones han sido captadas en los registros de notificación de accidentes con material biológico, entre 2007 y 2011, involucrando a los profesionales de enfermería de la institución. Los resultados muestran que, en el período analizado, han ocurrido 260 accidentes con profesionales de la institución. De los 27 (100%) accidentes que han involucrado a enfermeros de clínica médica, 21 (77,7%) ocurrieron con residentes. Se puede concluir que, en el conjunto de muestras analizado, los enfermeros residentes de la clínica médica están involucrados en la mayoría de los accidentes registrados. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2015.16544

AbstractTNF alpha antagonist-induced lupus-like syndrome is a rare condition which predominantly affects women (4:1). The average age of onset is 46-51 years. It occurs after exposure to TNF alpha antagonist and disappears after discontinuation of such agents. The pathogenic mechanism for development of the TNF alpha antagonist-induced lupus-like syndrome is not fully defined. It is believed that the medication induces apoptosis, leading to an accumulation of nucleosomal antigens of apoptotic cells. This would cause autoantibodies to be produced by susceptible individuals. The most common cutaneous manifestations include maculopapular exanthem, malar rash, alopecia, photosensitivity and, more rarely, vasculitis. Extracutaneous manifestations include: fever, weight loss, arthritis or arthralgia, myositis and hematological abnormalities. Antinuclear antibody may be positive in 80% of cases and anti-histone antibody is considered a disease marker for TNF alpha antagonist-induced lupus-like syndrome. Treatment corresponds to drug discontinuation. We report a rare case of sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus with leukocytoclastic vasculitis induced by adalimumab in a 42-year-old patient.

Introduction: Perform a cardiopulmonary resuscitation requires technical knowledge and minimal physical conditions. Perform this resuscitation a team of individual protection against biological risks level D placed increases the overexertion that encourage rescuers are subjected. The objective of this study is to prove the existence of a pattern of poor physiological tolerance to the use of personal protective equipment level D, category 4-5-6B for action in incidents with biological risk objectified by measuring the perfusion index before and after a simulated resuscitation. Material and methods: We have performed a quasiexperimental not controlled on 96 volunteers chosen through a random sampling, stratified by sex, level of education and professional category, medical and nursing students and professionals doctors and nurses. A decision of the perfusion index before performing the resuscitation and other simulated after resuscitation. Results: A 15% of the volunteers presented a perfusion index lower back to baseline, which translates into a situation of peripheral vasoconstriction after the completion of the physical exercise that involved the clinical case, when expected was a vasodilatation to Increase perfusion. Conclussion: Extrapolating these data, we can conclude that, in the sample for the study, the volunteers who have less perfusion index at the end of that at the beginning do not tolerate well the effort involved in the case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The instruments and materials used in health establishments are frequently exposed to microorganism contamination, and chemical products are used before sterilization to reduce occupational infection. We evaluated the antimicrobial effectiveness, physical stability, and corrosiveness of two commercial formulations of peracetic acid on experimentally contaminated specimens. Stainless steel specimens were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, blood, and saliva and then immersed in a ready peracetic acid solution: 2% Sekusept Aktiv (SA) or 0.25% Proxitane Alpha (PA), for different times. Then, washes of these instruments were plated in culture medium and colony-forming units counted. This procedure was repeated six times per day over 24 non-consecutive days. The corrosion capacity was assessed with the mass loss test, and the concentration of peracetic acid and pH of the solutions were measured with indicator tapes. Both SA and PA significantly eliminated microorganisms; however, the SA solution was stable for only 4 days, whereas PA remained stable throughout the experiment. The concentration of peracetic acid in the SA solutions decreased over time until the chemical was undetectable, although the pH remained at 5. The PA solution had a concentration of 500-400 mg/L and a pH of 2-3. Neither formulation induced corrosion and both reduced the number of microorganisms (p = 0.0001). However, the differences observed in the performance of each product highlight the necessity of establishing a protocol for optimizing the use of each one.

Objective: To describe the barriers and facilitator factors to follow the attention flow of professionals injured by biological material in the worker perspective. Method: Qualitative descriptive study with data collected through individual interviews with 18 injured workers, assisted in reference public units in the city of Goiânia. The content analysis was carried out with assistance of the ATLAS.ti 6.2 software, under the work organization and subjective perspectives. Results: From the interviews regarding the barriers and facilitator factors emerged the categories: organizational structure, Support from close people, and Knowledge influence. Conclusion: The organized services have enabled more qualified consultations and the workers follow-up, which caused a satisfaction feeling in relation to the working environment.

This descriptive, cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the biological risks among professionals who work in the Mobile Emergency Service of the Metropolitan Region of São Luís - MA. The data were collected from 177 professionals from basic and advanced support units between February and April 2018, using a structured questionnaire. While a high prevalence of exposure to biological risks was observed among all the subjects, men were found to be at a higher risk. The main source of contamination was blood, mainly affecting the whole skin during the procedure of immobilization. It was evidenced that most of the subjects did not complete the accident report and did not adhere to any post-exposure protocols. It is believed that the development of educational, safety and health measures can minimize the occupational hazards and accidents among the SAMU professionals, who are providers of indispensable service to society, even if susceptible to various environmental risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge on biosafety recommendations among nursing professionals working in Intensive Care Units. Method: This was a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. An adapted questionnaire was used to evaluate adherence to biosafety recommendations. Results: Out of the 145 nursing professionals interviewed, 88.3% (128) reported having received training on biosafety. Regarding hand hygiene (HH) with soap and water, 97.9% (142) mentioned performing this procedure before and after contact with patients and before and after removing sterile gloves or executing procedures. The majority claimed to be aware of the use of PPE. Emphasis is given to weaknesses in the knowledge about the properties of alcohol and occupational risks. The main difficulty related to the use of PPE was its unavailability in the unit. Conclusion: The majority of nursing professionals demonstrated having knowledge about biosafety. However, this knowledge does not guarantee compliance to guidelines by professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aim: to identify professional practices about biosafety in the care of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Method: descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach, which was carried out with 46 health professionals. A semi-structured interview was used and the analysis was performed using the Bardin content analysis technique. Results: the professionals demonstrate to have knowledge about the use of Personal Protective Equipment, evidencing a frequency of use according to the professional category, type of contact and procedure. In front of the outpatient need, the most cited equipment and utilities were glove, cap and capote. Conclusion: it was evident that professionals consciously perform biosafety and this can be positively reflected in the care taken, both in the protection of patients and of professionals, that is, in the care of the other and of themselves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Para conmemorar los quince años de MedUNAB el comité estudiantil quiso escribir sobre el significado que tiene para cada uno de sus miembros pertenecer a ella. Es así como en este editorial recogemos las distintas experiencias que se han tenido, algunas de años, otras de meses. MedUNAB es una escuela editorial que hace posible que tres veces al año la comunidad académica de Latinoamérica cuente, tanto física como virtualmente, con una revista científica del área de la salud. Los miembros del comité estudiantil son seleccionados por el editor y por los integrantes con más antigüedad después de hacer un entrenamiento en el cual se aprenden las bases para el proceso editorial que va desde la recepción de los artículos, hasta cómo hacer llegar la revista a cada uno de ustedes en aulas de clase, congresos, simposios, charlas y consultorios, pasando por la evaluación de los escritos, basada en los estrictos parámetros internacionales, la búsqueda de revisores calificados, la corrección de estilo y la diagramación.

Este estudo descritivo-exploratório, prospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa teve como objetivo verificar a adesão dos profissionais de enfermagem ao uso dos equipamentos de proteção individual na realização do procedimento de aspiração endotraqueal por sistema aberto. Os dados foram coletados através de observação, utilizando um check-list, no período de abril a setembro de 2011, em duas unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI) de um hospital universitário de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil, e analisados utilizando estatística descritiva. Dos 25 profissionais investigados, 11 trabalhavam na UTI Geral e 14 na Cardiológica. Dessa amostra, 14(56%) eram do sexo masculino. O uso de equipamentos de proteção individual variou de 60-100%, sendo que não ocorreu adesão para o uso de óculos; 28% não usaram máscara, 36% sapatos fechados e 40% avental descartável. Evidencia-se que os profissionais estão expostos ao risco biológico e, portanto, há necessidade de rever o processo de trabalho e as atividades educativas. ABSTRACT Descriptive-exploratory and prospective study with a quantitative approach. It aims at checking nursing professionals’ adherence to individual protection equipment during open-system endotracheal aspiration procedures. Data were collected through observation, with a checklist, at two intensive care units (ICU) of a teaching hospital in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, from April to September, 2011. Data were analyzed on the basis of descriptive statistics. Out of the 25 professionals investigated, 11 worked at the General ICU and 14 at the Cardiologic ICU. In this sample, 14(56%) were male. Use of individual protection equipment ranged between 60 and 100%, with no adherence to eyewear; 28% did not wear a mask; 36% closed shoes and 40% disposable gowns. There’s evidence that those professionals are exposed to biological risk and, therefore, both the work process and educational activities must be enhanced. RESUMEN La finalidad de este estudio descriptivo-exploratorio, prospectivo, con enfoque cuantitativo fue verificar La adhesión de profesionales de enfermería al uso de equipos de protección individual durante la aspiración endotraqueal de sistema abierto. Los datos fueron recolectados mediante observación, utilizando un check-list, entre abril y septiembre Del 2011, en dos unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI) adultas de un hospital universitario los de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, y analizados utilizando estadística descriptiva. De los 25 profesionales investigados, 11 trabajaban en la UTI General y 14 en La Cardiológica. En esa muestra, 14(56%) eran del género masculino. Respecto a la utilización de equipos de protección individual, el uso varió entre 60 y 100%, sin adhesión al uso de óculos; 28% no usó máscara; 36% zapatos cerrados y 40% delantal desechable. Se evidencia que los profesionales están expuestos al riesgo biológico y, por lo tanto, son necesarias La revisión del proceso de trabajo y actividades educativas.

Objetivou-se identificar o conhecimento e a adesão às recomendações de biossegurança entre profissionais do Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Minas Gerais de um município da Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Realizou-se um estudo transversal de abordagem quantitativa. Na coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário estruturado composto de questões sobre conhecimento e atitudes relativos à biossegurança, fatores dificultadores ao uso de equipamentos de proteção individual e ocorrência de acidentes com material biológico. O conhecimento sobre a higienização das mãos foi verificado em 84,8% dos profissionais; 69,7% desconheciam a ação do álcool a 70%. O capote foi o equipamento de proteção individual mais difícil de ser utilizado. Os militares não sofreram acidente com material biológico, dado semelhante aos demais da literatura. Pretende-se provocar a reflexão dos profissionais da área e instituições responsáveis quanto à reavaliação da proposta relacionada à formação desses trabalhadores em biossegurança e saúde ocupacional.Tuvo como objetivo identificar el conocimiento y la adhesión de las recomendaciones de bioseguridad entre profesionales del Cuerpo de Bomberos Militares de Minas Gerais, de un municipio de la región metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Se realizó un estudio transversal de enfoque cuantitativo. Para la recolección de datos fue utilizado un cuestionario estructurado con preguntas sobre conocimientos y actitudes relacionadas a bioseguridad, factores que dificultan el uso de equipos de protección personal y accidentes con material biológico. El conocimiento sobre higiene de las manos fue observado en 84,8% de los profesionales, 69,7% desconocían la forma de acción del alcohol 70%. El manto fue el equipo de protección personal más difícil de usar. Los militares no han sufrido acidentes con material biologico, datos similares a los de la literatura. Tuvo como intención provocar la reflexión de los profesionales y de las instituciones responsables, cuanto a la revisión de la propuesta relacionada con la formación de estos trabajadores en bioseguridad y salud ocupacional.It was aimed to identify knowledge and adherence of biosafety recommendations by military Firefighters of Minas Gerais from a city in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. A cross-sectional study of quantitative approach was held. The study instrument was a structured questionnaire that included questions about knowledge and attitudes related to biosafety, complicating factors for adherence to standard precautions and incidence of accidents involving biological materials. It was demonstrated knowledge about hand hygiene recommendation in 84,8%, 69,7% didn't know the way of alcohol 70% action. The scrubs were cited as the most difficult personal protective equipment to be used. The militaries haven't had any accident with biological material, similar data to other from literature. It is intended to provoke reflection of the professionals in the area and institutions responsible about the reassessment of the proposal related to the formation of these workers in biosafety and occupational health.

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of accidents due to biological material exposure, the characteristics and post-accident conduct among professionals of pre-hospital services of the four municipalities of Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHOD: A cross-sectional study, using a structured questionnaire that was developed to enable the calculation of prevalence, descriptive analysis and analytical analysis using logistic regression. The study included 228 professionals; the prevalence of accidents due to biological material exposure was 29.4%, with 49.2% percutaneous, 10.4% mucousal, 6.0% non-intact skin, and 34.4% intact skin. RESULTS: Among the professionals injured, those that stood out were nursing technicians (41.9%) and drivers (28.3%). CONCLUSION: Notification of the occurrence of the accident occurred in 29.8% of the cases. Percutaneous exposure was associated with time of work in the organization (OR=2.51, 95% CI: 1.18 to 5.35, pOBJETIVO: estimar la prevalencia de los accidentes por exposión a material biológico, sus características y conductas después del accidente entre los profesionales de la Atención Prehospitalaria de cuatro municipios de Minas Gerais, en Brasil. MÉTODO: estudio transversal, donde se utilizó cuestionario estructurado, se realizó cálculo de prevalencias, análisis descriptivo y analítico por medio de regresión logística. Participaron del estudio 228 profesionales, la prevalencia de accidentes por exposición a material biológico fue de 29,4%, siendo 49,2% percutáneo; 10,4% mucosas; 6,0% piel no íntegra; y, 34,4% piel íntegra. RESULTADOS: entre los profesionales accidentados se destacaron técnicos de enfermería (41,9%) y conductores (28,3%). CONCLUSIÓN: la notificación del accidente ocurrió en 29,8% de los casos. Estuvo asociada a la exposición por vía percutánea el tempo de actuación en la institución (OR = 2,51; IC 95%: 1,18 - 5,35; pOBJETIVO: estimar a prevalência dos acidentes por exposição a material biológico, suas características e condutas pós-acidente entre os profissionais do atendimento pré-hospitalar de quatro municípios de Minas Gerais, Brasil. MÉTODO: trata-se de estudo transversal. Utilizou-se questionário estruturado. Realizaram-se cálculo de prevalências, análise descritiva e analítica por meio de regressão logística. Participaram do estudo 228 profissionais e a prevalência de acidentes por exposição a material biológico foi de 29,4%, sendo 49,2% percutâneo, 10,4% mucosas, 6,0% pele não íntegra e 34,4% pele íntegra. RESULTADOS: dentre os profissionais acidentados destacaram-se técnicos de enfermagem (41,9%) e condutores (28,3%). CONCLUSÃO: a notificação do acidente ocorreu em 29,8% dos casos. Esteve associado à exposição por via percutânea o tempo de atuação na instituição (OR=2,51; IC 95%: 1,18-5,35; p

O presente trabalho trata-se de estudo de corte transversal, com objetivo de avaliar a conduta dos profissionais de enfermagem vítimas de acidentes com material biológico, do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, no estado de São Paulo, referente ao atendimento e ao seguimento clínico especializado. A população foi composta por 1.215 profissionais de enfermagem, entrevistados entre os anos de 2010 e 2011, dos quais 636 (52,3%) sofreram acidentes com material biológico e 182 (28,6%) não procuraram atendimento no serviço especializado. O motivo mais frequentemente relatado foi atribuir pouco risco ao acidente. Assim, acredita-se que os motivos alegados pelos profissionais para não procurarem o atendimento, para não completarem a terapêutica e nem o seguimento clínico podem contribuir para a proposição de estratégias capazes de aumentar a adesão às medidas profiláticas após exposição ocupacional a material biológico.Estudio de corte transversal, apuntando a evaluar la conducta de profesionales de enfermería víctimas de accidentes con material biológico, del Hospital de Clínicas de la Facultad de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidad de São Paulo, en el estado de São Paulo; referente a la atención y seguimiento clínico especializado. La población estuvo integrada por 1215 profesionales de enfermería, entrevistados entre 2010 y 2011, de los cuales 636 (52,3%) sufrieron accidentes con material biológico y 182 (28,6%) no solicitaron atención en el servicio especializado. El motivo relatado con mayor frecuencia fue atribuir escaso riesgo al accidente. De tal modo, se cree que los motivos alegados por los profesionales para no solicitar atención, para no completar la terapéutica ni el seguimiento clínico pueden ser facilitar la propuesta de estrategias capaces de aumentar su adhesión a las medidas profilácticas luego de exposición laboral a materiales biológicos.This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the conduct of nursing professionals who had been victims of accidents with biological material in a teaching hospital in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, regarding their care and specialized clinical follow-up. The study population consisted of 1,215 nursing professionals, who were interviewed individually between 2010 and 2011. Of the 1,215 nursing professionals interviewed, 636 (52.3%) reported having experienced accidents with biological material; of this population, 182 (28.6%) didn't sought specialized care. The most frequent reason reported for not seeking care was believing that it was a low-risk accident. The reasons professionals do not seek care and do not complete treatment and the clinical follow-up can contribute to strategies to increase professionals' adherence to prophylaxis measures after occupational exposure to biological material.

Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o conhecimento e as atitudes de militares do Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Belo Horizonte-MG acerca da adesão às recomendações de biossegurança. Trata-se de estudo transversal realizado no período de janeiro a fevereiro de 2011. Utilizou-se um questionário estruturado composto de perguntas sobre conhecimentos e atitudes relativos à biossegurança e fatores dificultadores do uso de equipamentos de proteção individual. Evidenciou-se conhecimento adequado dos profissionais sobre higienização das mãos (90,4%) e precauções padrão (89%); hábito de sempre usar luvas (95,7%); desconhecimento da ação do álcool a 70% (77,5%) e citação do capote como o equipamento de proteção individual mais difícil de ser utilizado. Entretanto, a maioria desconhecia a condição sorológica para hepatite B (25%). Conhecimentos e atitudes mostraram-se condizentes com as recomendações de biossegurança, mas há necessidade de enfatizar a importância de realizar o esquema vacinal para hepatite B.Se objetivó evaluar conocimientos y aptitudes de militares del Cuerpo Militar de Bomberos de Belo Horizonte-MG respecto de su adhesión a las recomendaciones de bioseguridad. Se realizó estudio transversal entre enero y febrero de 2012. Se utilizó cuestionario estructurado compuesto por preguntas sobre conocimientos y aptitudes relativas a bioseguridad y factores diversos del uso de equipamientos de protección individual. Se evidenció conocimiento adecuado de los profesionales sobre higienización de manos (90,4%) y precauciones estándar (89%), la costumbre de utilizar guantes habitualmente (95,7%); desconocimiento de la acción del alcohol al 70% (77,5%) y citación del capote como el equipo de protección individual más difícil de utilizar. Mientras tanto, la mayoría desconocía la condición serológica para hepatitis B (25%). Tanto conocimientos como aptitudes mostraron condecirse con las recomendaciones de bioseguridad, aunque existe la necesidad de enfatizar la importancia de realizar un esquema de vacunación contra la hepatitis B.This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes concerning adherence to biosafety recommendations of the military personnel of Belo Horizonte's Military Fire Brigade in Minas Gerais . A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2011. A structured questionnaire was used, consisting of questions regarding knowledge and attitudes related to biosafety and the factors hindering the use of personal protective equipment. The results showed that the personnel had adequate knowledge of hand hygiene (90.4%) and standard precautions (89%), such as the habit of always wearing gloves (95.7%), but lacked knowledge about the antiseptic activity of 70% alcohol (77.5%). The cloak was mentioned as the piece of personal protective equipment that was most difficult to use. However, most of the personnel were unaware of their serological status for hepatitis B (25%). Their knowledge and attitudes were consistent with the biosafety recommendations, but the importance of hepatitis B immunization must be emphasized.

Fundamento: la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C causa morbimortalidad en las unidades de hemodiálisis. Objetivo: implementar acciones para mejorar el cuidado de Enfermería en el tratamiento depurador de pacientes portadores de hepatitis C en hemodiálisis, en el Hospital General Docente “Dr. Ernesto Guevara de la Serna”, en el período comprendido entre julio de 2015 y marzo de 2016.Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, prospectivo, en el mencionado lugar y período de tiempo. Por muestreo aleatorio simple se escogieron 30 enfermeros, previo consentimiento y con permanencia en el servicio durante la investigación. Se aplicaron encuestas y guías de observación; se analizaron las variables: experiencia profesional, calificación técnica, incidencia de hepatitis C en el servicio, necesidades de aprendizaje y prácticas demostradas de bioseguridad, antes y después de la intervención.Resultados: predominaron los Licenciados en Enfermería, 25 (83,3 %); 17 profesionales tenían más de 10 años de experiencia (56,7 %). Al inicio del estudio la incidencia de hepatitis C en el servicio fue de 4,3 %. Se identificaron como necesidades de aprendizaje las normas técnicas, en 23 enfermeros (76,7 %) y prácticas, de normas de bioseguridad, en igual número de profesionales. Después de intervenir se redujeron las necesidades de aprendizaje a solo un enfermero, que presentó problemas con el proceder, y no se registraron nuevos casos de hepatitis C.Conclusiones: predominaron los enfermeros titulados y con experiencia laboral. Las principales necesidades de aprendizaje identificadas se relacionaron con el proceder y las normas técnicas, además de prácticas inadecuadas de bioseguridad. Después de capacitado el personal, la incidencia de nuevos casos de hepatitis C fue nula.

Este estudo objetiva identificar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos de enfermagem frente à temática de segurança do paciente e as relações deste com o ensino da biossegurança. Estudo qualitativo, exploratório, realizado na Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, com 17 acadêmicos da terceira fase do Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem. Três categorias emergiram após leitura exaustiva das respostas: o cuidado de si e o cuidado do outro; biossegurança e o cuidado com o meio ambiente; biossegurança: educação em saúde e educação permanente no serviço de saúde. Identificou-se a preocupação dos acadêmicos na prevenção de riscos e a relação da biossegurança com o meio ambiente. Apontam o cuidado e o autocuidado como prerrogativas para a segurança do paciente e a educação como proposta para minimizar os riscos. Consideram importante o estudo da biossegurança na graduação, minimizando danos e erros nas condutas.Estudio cualitativo exploratorio, realizado en la Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina, con 17 académicos de la tercera fase del Curso de Grado en Enfermería. Objetiva identificar los conocimientos de los académicos frente a la temática de seguridad del paciente y las relaciones con la enseñanza de la bioseguridad. Surgieron tres categorías: el cuidado de sí mismo y el cuidado del otro; bioseguridad y el cuidado con el medio ambiente; bioseguridad: educación en salud y educación permanente en el servicio de salud. Se ha identificado la preocupación de los académicos en la prevención de riesgos y ellos relacionan la bioseguridad con el medio ambiente; apuntan el cuidado y el autocuidado como prerrogativas para la seguridad del paciente y a la educación como propuesta para minimizar los riesgos. Los académicos consideran importante el estudio de la bioseguridad en el grado, minimizando daños y errores en las conductas.This study is aimed at identifying the knowledge of nursing students about the subject area of patient safety and its relationship with the teaching of biosecurity. Exploratory qualitative study conducted at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University of Santa Catarina), with 17 students in the third phase of the Undergraduate Nursing Program. Three categories emerged after an exhaustive reading of the responses: caring for self and others; biosecurity and care for the environment; biosecurity: health education and continuing education in health services. The following issues were identified: students' concern about risk prevention; care and self care as prerogatives for patient's safety; and education as a proposal for the minimization of risks. The study of biosecurity is considered important in undergraduate studies, minimizing losses and mistakes in the undergraduate students' conduct.

This study aimed to verify the implantation of Regulatory Norm 32 in a hospital in the north of the Brazilian state of Paraná. An exploratory, descriptive case study was carried out through a recorded interview with a nurse from the Hospital Infection Control Committee, in June 2010. It was noticed that the institution has difficulties in relation to the implantation of the Norm, including unavailability of, and failure to use, personal protective equipment, and inadequate physical structure and overloading of containers for the disposal of sharps. It is concluded that despite these difficulties, some aspects were adopted in relation to the norm and a commission was set up with the objective of implanting it in line with governmental regulations.

Los accidentes biológicos son un evento adverso para los estudiantes de enfermería, teniendo en cuenta que comparten el mismo escenario como todo el personal sanitario. Este riesgo está dado por la probabilidad de exposición a agentes infecciosos, principalmente los de tipo viral (hepatitis B o C, virus de inmunodeficiencia humana-VIH) por exposición percutánea en su mayoría. La relación estrecha enfermero- paciente que supone el quehacer de la profesión, incrementa el riesgo de accidentalidad con relación a otras carreras de la salud. Esta problemática ha sido estudiada en el mundo; sin embargo, no existen datos que muestren la problemática en Colombia, hallándose información al respecto para otras carreras de la salud. El objetivo de esta revisión es exponer de forma concisa y breve los accidentes biológicos más comunes y su caracterización en estudiantes de enfermería, identificando el grado de conocimiento, aptitudes y aplicación de las normas de prevención y bioseguridad de acuerdo con la bibliografía encontrada con miras a identificar estrategias que permitan mejorar la seguridad de los estudiantes en sus diferentes prácticas clínicas y comunitarias.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever o conhecimento sobre medidas de precaução-padrão (MPP), bem como analisar a sua utilização entre 266 profissionais de saúde do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Foi utilizado um questionário autoaplicável com três domínios: A - Identificação e capacitação profissional; B - Conhecimento e suporte após acidente biológico; C - Utilização de MPP em atividades profissionais. Na população estudada, 174 (65,4%) relataram ter feito nos últimos dois anos algum curso de atualização em sua área, 106 (39,8%) fizeram algum curso contendo temas de biossegurança, e 31,9% relataram acidente de trabalho anteriormente. Observamos que os acidentados tinham maior mediana de idade e tempo de conclusão de curso. Concluímos que a maioria dos profissionais reconhece e utiliza as principais MPPs, porém uma parcela desta população ainda não utiliza estas medidas. É importante a capacitação em biossegurança a fim de minimizar o risco durante a atividade profissional.El objetivo de este estudio fue describir los conocimientos acerca de las medidas de precauciones patrón (MPP) y analizar su uso entre los 266 profesionales de salud del Estado de Rio de Janeiro. Se utilizó un cuestionario autoadministrado con tres dominios: A - Identificación y formación profesional; B - Conocimiento y apoyo después de accidente biológico, C - Uso del MPP en las actividades profesionales. En esta población, 174 (65,4%) informaron que habían hecho en los últimos dos años un curso en su área, 106 (39,8%) que lograron algunos cursos que contienen temas de bioseguridad, y el 31,9% relataron accidente de trabajo anteriormente. Se observó que las víctimas tenían una edad mediana y mayor tiempo de ejecución. Se concluye que la mayoría de los profesionales reconocen y utilizan el MPP clave, pero una parte de la población todavía no utiliza estas medidas. Es importante la formación en bioseguridad con el fin de minimizar los riesgos durante su actividad profesional.The aim of this study was to describe knowledge about standard precautions (MPP) and analyze its usage among 266 health professionals from the State of Rio de Janeiro. We used a selfadministered questionnaire with three domains: A - Identification and vocational training; B-Knowledge and support after biological accident, C-Use of MPP in professional activities. In this population, 174 (65.4%) reported having done in the last two years a course in your area, 106 (39.8%) made some progress containing matters of biosecurity, and 31.9% reported work-related accident previously. We observed that the victims had a higher median age and time of completion. We conclude that most professionals recognize and use the key MPPs, but a part of the population still does not use these measures. It is important training in biosafety in order to minimize risk during their career.

Research on human beings has expanded greatly due to progress and the evolution of society as well as customs. Not only the unceasing development of research on human beings, but also interference in the beginning and end of life with homologous and heterogonous human reproduction, surrogate motherhood, cloning, gene therapies, eugenics,euthanasia, dysthanasia, orthothanasia, assisted suicide, genetic engineering, reassignment surgery in cases of transsexuality, the use of recombinant DNA technology and embryonic stem cells, transplantation of human organs and tissues, biotechnology and many other scientific advances. Scientific progress goes faster than the real needs of human beings, who are the final recipient of the entire evolutionary progress. Hence, there is the need to scrutinize whether new technologies are necessary, suitable and timely so that humanity can achieve its postulate of bene vivere. Human cloning, as an abrupt scientific fact, has presented itself to the world community as a procedure that can be performed with relative success and with little difficulty, since it achieved its objectives with the cloning of Dolly the sheep. This issue became the topic of discussion not only in the scientific community but in the lay population, and it received from both, global disapproval. The conclusion is that the human being is unique, with a life cycle defined by the rules of nature. Reversal will cause a violation of the genetic heritage and, above all, will confront the constitutional principle of human dignity.

Objective: To address the factors needed to develop an action plan towards building healthy public policy within the housing. Data Synthesis: As applied method, we combine concept and practice of healthy housing and other related concepts such as environment and healthy surroundings, standard housing, risk factor, primary environmental care, environmental health surveillance and on the dimensions of housing: cultural, economic, ecological, sociological and human health. Therefore, we characterize the methodology as applicable to different diagnoses for building healthy and sustainable spaces. The strategy applied to healthy housing and the residential unit is an instrument for biosafety assessment of risk factors in environmental management of spaces and their waste. Conclusions: The process of transforming a residential unit in a healthy and sustainable space, which demands the fulfillment of basic human requirements, is fundamental to its incorporation into environmental health policies, which guidelines are needed to support implementation of actions, whether of individual and/or of collective nature.

O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender o significado dos acidentes de trabalho com exposição a material biológico na perspectiva dos profissionais de enfermagem. De caráter exploratório com abordagem qualitativa pela análise de conteúdo de Bardin. No período de 2001 a 2006 ocorreram 87 acidentes com material biológico, sendo que destes, oito eram soropositivos para hepatite B e C e Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida/Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana. Para coleta de dados utilizou-se entrevista com perguntas norteadoras. Ao indagar esses profissionais sobre o significado dos acidentes, emergiram quatro categorias: situação de risco; percepção de perigo; fatalidade e sentimentos. Embora não seja estratégia de esclarecimento, mas é fato que organização de trabalho e ações educativas tem impacto considerável para diminuir esse tipo de acidente, diminuindo prejuízos na vida dos acidentados.El objetivo de este estudio ha sido comprender el significado de accidentes de trabajo con exposición a material biológico, desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de enfermería. De carácter exploratorio con enfoque cualitativo por el análisis de contenido de Bardin. En el período de 2001 a 2006 ocurrieron 87 accidentes con material biológico, de estos, ocho eran seropositivos para hepatitis B y C y Síndrome de la Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida/Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana. Para recoger datos se ha utilizado entrevista con preguntas. Al preguntar a esos profesionales sobre el significado de los accidentes, han surgido cuatro categorías: situación de riesgo, percepción de peligro, fatalidad y sentimientos. Aunque no sea estrategia de aclaración, pero es un hecho que la organización de trabajo y acciones educativas tienen impacto considerable para disminuir ese tipo de accidente, disminuyendo perjuicios en la vida de los accidentados.The objective of this present study was to understand the significance of occupational accidents with exposure to biological material from the perspective of nursing professionals. This study is exploratory with qualitative approach using Bardin's content analysis. 87 accidents involving biological material occurred in the period between 2001 and 2006, among them, eight were seropositive for hepatitis B and C and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/Human Immunodeficiency Virus. In order to collect data, it was used interview with oriented questions. When inquiring these professionals about the significance of these accidents, four categories emerged: risk situation, danger perception, fatality and feelings. Although it is not strategy of enlightenment, but it is fact that work organization and educative actions have considerable impact in order to reduce this type of accident, also reducing detriment to life of professionals who were involved in accidents.

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.Estudio retrospectivo descriptivo con abordaje cuantitativo, cuyo objetivo fue conocer los accidentes de trabajo con exposición a material biológico y el perfil de los trabajadores, a partir de las fichas de notificación del Centro de Referencia Regional en Salud del Trabajador de la Macro Región de Florianópolis. La recolección de datos fue realizada por el levantamiento de las 118 fichas de notificación de 2007. Los datos fueron analizados electrónicamente. Los accidentes ocurrieron predominantemente entre los técnicos de enfermería del sexo femenino y edad promedio de 34,5 años; 73% de los accidentes envolvieron exposición percutánea; 78% tuvieron contacto con sangre y/o fluidos con sangre; 44,91% provinieron de procedimientos invasores. Se concluye que las estrategias de prevención a la ocurrencia de los accidentes de trabajo con material biológico deben incluir acciones conjuntas, entre trabajadores y gerencia de los servicios, debiendo estar dirigidas a mejorar las condiciones y organización del trabajo.Este é um estudo retrospectivo descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, com o objetivo de conhecer os acidentes de trabalho com exposição a material biológico e o perfil dos trabalhadores, a partir das fichas de notificação do Centro de Referência Regional em Saúde do Trabalhador da Macrorregião de Florianópolis. A coleta de dados foi realizada pelo levantamento das 118 fichas de notificação de 2007. Os dados foram analisados eletronicamente. Os acidentes ocorreram, predominantemente, entre os técnicos de enfermagem do sexo feminino e a idade média era de 34,5 anos. Dos acidentes, 73% envolveram exposição percutânea, 78% tiveram contato com sangue e/ou fluidos com sangue e 44,91% decorreram de procedimentos invasivos. Conclui-se que as estratégias de prevenção à ocorrência dos acidentes de trabalho, com material biológico, devem incluir ações conjuntas, entre trabalhadores e gerência dos serviços, devendo estar voltadas às melhorias das condições e organização do trabalho.

A pesquisa trata de exposições ocupacionais por material biológico a que foram submetidos os profissionais de saúde, no Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Pelotas, no período de janeiro de 2004 a junho de 2008. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Utilizou-se como instrumento de pesquisa um questionário elaborado com base na ficha de notificação de acidente de trabalho da referida instituição. Os dados foram digitados e analisados no programa Epi-info 6.04. Como principal resultado encontrou-se a maior ocorrência de acidentes de trabalho com material biológico entre os profissionais técnicos em enfermagem do sexo feminino (38,6%), com idade de 21 a 30 anos (53,9%). A maioria dos acidentes aconteceu através de lesões com perfurocortantes (82,2%), sendo 24,1% no Centro Cirúrgico e 84,5% envolvendo sangue. Conclui-se que o estudo é de extrema relevância, pois, com base no reconhecimento do tipo de acidentes mais frequentes, pode-se conhecer os riscos existentes e intervir na sua redução, por meio de ações preventivas que beneficiem o trabalhador e a instituição.El estudio aborda la exposición ocupacional a material biológico a que fueron sometidos los profesionales de salud en el Hospital Santa Casa de Misericordia de Pelotas, de enero de 2004 a junio de 2008. Este es un corte transversal, descriptivo y cuantitativo. Se utiliza como herramienta de investigación un cuestionario basado en el formulario de informe de accidente de trabajo de esa institución. Los datos fueron introducidos y analizados con Epi-Info 6.04. Como principal resultado se encontró una mayor incidencia de accidentes con material biológico entre los profesionales técnicos de enfermería del sexo femenino (38,6%), de 21 años a 30 años (53,9%). La mayoría de los accidentes ocurrió a través de lesiones con objetos punzantes (82,2%), siendo que 24,1% ocurrió en el Centro Quirúrgico, y 84,5% con sangre. Se concluye que el estudio es muy importante porque, basándose en el reconocimiento de los tipos de accidentes más frecuentes, se puede conocer los riesgos e intervenir en su reducción a través de acciones preventivas que beneficien a los empleados y la institución.The research deals with occupational exposure to biological material that was used with health professionals at the Hospital Santa Casa de Misericordia de Pelotas, from January 2004 to June 2008. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative. Used as a research tool questionnaire based on the report form of accident at work of that institution. Data were entered and analyzed using Epi-info 6.04. The main result was found a higher incidence of accidents with biological material among technical professionals in nursing females (38.6%), aged 21 to 30 years (53.9%). Most accidents happened through injuries with sharp objects (82.2%), and 24.1% in the surgery, and 84.5% involving blood. It is concluded that the study is extremely important because, based on the recognition of the type of most frequent accidents, one can know the risks and to intervene in its reduction through preventive actions that benefit the employee and the institution.

Revisão bibliográfica cujo objetivo foi identificar a legislação brasileira relacionada à exposição ocupacional a material biológico entre os trabalhadores de saúde e compará-la com as principais recomendações da Organização Internacional do Trabalho (OIT) e do Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A busca de informações se deu por acesso aos sites do Ministério da Saúde, Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, OIT e CDC. Os dados coletados foram categorizados em cinco temas para melhor compreensão e análise. Identifica-se que a legislação brasileira contempla grande parte das recomendações internacionais, porém a obrigatoriedade do fornecimento de dispositivos de segurança foi tardiamente incluída na legislação. Conclui-se que os trabalhadores precisam obter informações sobre seus direitos e deveres frente à exposição ao risco biológicoEstudio bibliográfico con objetivo de identificar la legislación brasileña en relación con la exposición ocupacional de los trabajadores de la salud a material biológico y compararla con las principales recomendaciones de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) y lo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). La búsqueda de información fue por el acceso a los sites del Ministerio de Salud, Ministerio de Trabajo y Empleo, la OIT y lo CDC. Los datos recogidos se clasificaron en cinco temas para una mejor comprensión y análisis. La legislación brasileña cubre la mayoría de las recomendaciones internacionales, pero la obligación de proporcionar los dispositivos de seguridad se incluyó más tarde en la legislación. Se concluye que los trabajadores necesitan información acerca de sus derechos y deberes ante la exposición a riesgo biológicoBibliographic review with the objective to identify the Brazilian legislation related to occupational exposure of health workers to biological material and compare it with the main recommendations of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The information was searched by access to the websites of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and Employment, ILO and CDC. The data collected were categorized into five themes for better understanding and analysis. We find that the Brazilian legislation covers most of the international recommendations, but the obligation of providing safety devices was later included in the legislation. It is concluded that workers need information about their rights and duties before the exposure to biological hazards

Os riscos ocupacionais a que os profissionais da equipe de enfermagem estão sujeitos no desempenho de suas funções são consideráveis. Assim estabeleceu-se como objetivo deste estudo analisar os acidentes perfurocortantes no período de 2002 a 2006, envolvendo a equipe de enfermagem de um hospital universitário, para compreender o contexto em que ocorrem. A utilização destas informações pode ser ferramenta de prevenção. Estudo descritivo, retrospectivo quantitativo e qualitativo. Na análise quantitativa foi utilizada estatística descritiva e na qualitativa o discurso do sujeito coletivo. Por meio das fichas de notificação do Núcleo de Vigilância Epidemiológica do Hospital, foi possível identificar acidentes do gênero no período pesquisado. Entrevistas foram direcionadas às vítimas de acidentes que tiveram como paciente-fonte portador de Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida/ Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana, hepatite B e C. Os achados demonstraram que ainda persiste um grau significativo do desconhecimento ou banalização dos acidentes entre profissionais da saúde.Los riesgos ocupacionales a que los profesionales del equipo de enfermería están sujetos en el desempeño de sus funciones son considerables. Así, se estableció como objetivo de este estudio analizar los accidentes con perforación y corte en el período de 2002 a 2006 que involucraron al equipo de enfermería de un hospital universitario, para comprender el contexto en que ocurren. Usar esta información puede ser una herramienta de prevención. Este es un estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo cuantitativo y cualitativo. En el análisis cuantitativo se usó la estadística descriptiva y en la cualitativa el discurso del sujeto colectivo. Por medio de las fichas de notificación del Núcleo de Vigilancia Epidemiológica del Hospital, fue posible identificar accidentes del género en el período investigado. Se hicieron entrevistas con las víctimas de accidentes que tuvieron como paciente-fuente a portadores de Síndrome de la Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida/ Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana, hepatitis B y C. Lo hallazgos demostraron que todavía persiste un grado significativo de desconocimiento o banalización de los accidentes entre profesionales de la salud.The occupational hazards to which nursing professionals are subject while performing their duties are considerable. Hence, this study aimed at analyzing accidents with cutting and piercing instruments involving the nursing team of a university hospital from 2002 to 2006 in order to understand the context in which they occurred. The use of such information can be a prevention tool. This is a descriptive, retrospective, quantitative and qualitative study. Descriptive statistics was used for quantitative analysis and the collective subject discourse was utilized for qualitative observation. By using report forms from the hospital's Epidemiological Surveillance Center, it was possible to identify that type of accident in the studied period. Interviews were targeted at accident victims who had patients with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/ the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and C as source patients. The findings showed that a significant lack of knowledge and the banalization of accidents still persist among health care professionals.

O objetivo do estudo foi descrever a infraestrutura de biossegurança em hospitais localizados na Região Sul do Estado da Bahia, Brasil. Tratou-se de um estudo descritivo-exploratório realizado em comissões de controle de infecções hospitalares e comissão institucional de prevenção a acidentes quanto à existência de normas escritas, realização de treinamentos para essas mesmas preconizações, existência de registros institucionais concernentes à biossegurança e existência de práticas de atenção à saúde dos profissionais e isolamentos de pacientes. Os hospitais são comparados segundo a presença de cada um dos itens analisados de acordo com sua classificação por porte, vinculação jurídico-financeira, dentre outras. Conclui-se que a situação geral é precária quanto à presença dos itens investigados, o que impele a considerar a necessidade de que se leve em conta, numa análise de qualidade hospitalar, também o cuidado com a vida dos seus trabalhadores.El objetivo del estudio fue describir la infraestructura de bioseguridad en hospitales de la Región Sur del Estado de Bahia, Brasil. Fue realizada una investigación descriptiva-exploratória en las comisiones de control de infecciones hospitalarios y en las comisiónes institucionales de prevención de accidentes sobre la existencia de normas escritas, la realización de entrenamientos para esas mismas preconizaciones, la existencia de registros institucionales concernientes a la bioseguridad, la existencia de practicas de atención a la salud de los profesionales y apartamiento de pacientes. Los hospitales son son comparados según la presencia de cada uno de los itens analizados en conformidad con su porte, vinculación jurídico financiera, entre otras. Se concluye que la situación general es precaria cuanto a la presencia de los itens investigados, lo que lleva a considerar la necesidad de que se lleve en cuenta, la análisis de la calidad hospitalario, también el cuidado con la vida de sus trabajadores.The purpose of the study was to describe the biosecurity infrastructure in hospitals located in the South Region of Bahia State, Brazil. That was a descriptive-exploratory study carried out in commissions hospital infections control and institutional prevention commission of accidents about the existence of written norms, the accomplishment of training, the existence of concernments institutional registers to the biosecurity, and the existence of practical attention to the health of the professionals and isolated patients. Hospitals are compared according to the presence of each one of the itens under analysis as its classification, legal-financial issues, etc. It was conclude that the general situation is precarious regarding the presence of the items investigated, that impels to consider the necessity that must take into account an analysis of hospital quality, and also the care of the life of its workers.

Estudo qualitativo que teve como objetivo investigar concepções e práticas de técnicos em enfermagem acerca da biossegurança e sua interface com os riscos biológicos, desenvolvido com vinte trabalhadores de uma unidade de cuidado clínico, de um hospital do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Os dados foram coletados mediante entrevistas e observação sistemática. A análise temática foi a metodologia usada para o tratamento dos dados. A negligência dos trabalhadores quanto ao uso de Equipamentos de Proteção individual e a sobrecarga de trabalho são fatores de risco para os acidentes com material biológico. Sugerem-se parcerias entre os atores envolvidos no cuidado para a construção de ambientes saudáveis e responsabilização por negligências à biossegurança.Estudio cualitativo que tuvo como objetivo estudiar los conceptos y prácticas de los técnicos de enfermería sobre seguridad de la biotecnología y su interrelación con los factores biológicos, con veinte trabajadores desarrollado una unidad clínica de un hospital en el interior de Rio Grande do Sul Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas y observación sistemática. El análisis temático fue la metodología utilizada para el procesamiento de datos. La negligencia de sus empleados sobre el uso de equipos de protección individual y la sobrecarga de trabajo son factores de riesgo de accidentes con material biológico. Sugirió que las asociaciones entre los actores involucrados en el cuidado de la construcción de ambientes saludables y la responsabilidad por negligencia en materia de bioseguridad.Qualitative study that aimed at investigating concepts and practices of nursing technicians on biosecurity and its interface with biological hazards, with 20 workers developed a clinical care unit of a hospital in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul. Data were collected through interviews and systematic observation. Thematic analysis was the methodology used for data processing. The negligence of its employees on the use of individual protection equipment and work overload are risk factors for accidents with biological material. Suggested that partnerships between the actors involved in caring for the construction of healthy environments and accountability for negligence on biosecurity.

Objectives: To describe clinical and epidemiological characteristics of inpatients with tuberculosis (TB) and to assess the knowledge of health personnel on fundamental concepts about TB and control measures for pulmonary tuberculosis in a hospital environment. Methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Fortaleza-CE and involved patients admitted with TB and health professionals responsible for assistance. A first phase was characterized by a retrospective study of medical records of patients admitted with suspected TB. In a second stage, a cross-sectional study with application of a structured questionnaire assessed the knowledge of health personnel on TB control measures in a hospital environment. Results: Sixty-seven patients admitted with suspected TB had their medical records assessed. Among the confirmed cases, the most frequent clinical form was pulmonary (81.3%). Out of 55 patients admitted with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, only 29 (52.7%) were admitted in a respiratory isolation bed. Twenty-six patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis on admission stayed a total of 148 days out of a respiratory isolation bed (average 4.1 days / patient). The knowledge of 159 health professionals about TB was assessed. Regarding the transmission of TB, 107 (67.2%) were unaware of airborne transmission and 109 (68.5%) ignored the clinical forms that require respiratory isolation. Conclusions: Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most frequent clinical form among inpatients in a tertiary hospital in Fortaleza-CE. Considerable fraction of health personnel doesn’t know key concepts related to tuberculosis and essential for the proper and safe care. Descriptors: Tuberculosis; Infectious Disease Transmission; Exposure to Biological Agents; Health personnel.

There is very frequent exposure to potentially contaminated material in procedures performed by nursing professionals. This exploratory and descriptive study characterizes the potential risk of biological exposure in procedures performed by nursing professionals in ten Family Health units in São Carlos-SP, Brazil. We observed 238 procedures involving potential risk of contact with biological material, in which more than 90% involved the use of needles. The average rates of adherence to standard precautions were: 27.9% hand washing prior to procedures; 41.4% use of gloves; and 88.8% adequate disposal of piercing and cutting instruments. These professionals are subject to risks similar to those which hospital workers are also subjected, because they have a high risk of blood exposure and the frequency with which they handle needles is very high.La exposición a material potencialmente contaminado es frecuente en las actividades del profesional de enfermería. Este estudio, de carácter exploratorio y descriptivo con abordaje cuantitativo, tuvo como objetivo caracterizar los riesgos potenciales de exposición biológica en las acciones desarrolladas por los profesionales de enfermería en diez USFs del municipio de Sao Carlos, SP. Fueron observados 238 procedimientos con posible riesgo de contacto con material biológico, siendo que más de 90% de estos envolvían el uso de agujas. Previo al procedimiento, la tasa promedio general de adhesión a las precauciones estándar fue de 27,9% en el lavado de manos, 41,4% en el uso de guantes y de 88,8% en el descarte adecuado de material punzo cortante. Se concluye que esos profesionales están sujetos a riesgos semejantes a los encontrados en el área hospitalaria, una vez que también manipulan agujas con mucha frecuencia y poseen alto riesgo de exposición la sangre.Exposição a material potencialmente contaminado é frequente nas atividades do profissional de enfermagem. Este estudo, de caráter exploratório descritivo de abordagem quantitativa, teve como objetivo caracterizar os riscos potenciais de exposição biológica nas ações desenvolvidas pelos profissionais de enfermagem em dez USFs do município de São Carlos, SP. Foram observados 238 procedimentos com possível risco de contato com material biológico, sendo que mais de 90% desses envolviam o uso de agulhas. A taxa média geral de adesão às precauções padrão foi de 27,9% na lavagem de mãos prévia ao procedimento, 41,4% no uso de luvas e de 88,8% no descarte adequado de material perfurocortante. Conclui-se que esses profissionais estão sujeitos a riscos semelhantes aos encontrados na área hospitalar, uma vez que também manipulam agulhas com muita frequência e possuem alto risco de exposição a sangue.

Objective: To assess the occurrence and characteristics of the reported accidents with perforating-cutting materials involving students, staff and faculty members, between 2000 and 2005 at the Dental Clinic of the School of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo. Methods: A survey of the records of reported occurrences of accidents was made, considering the material that caused the accident, time of day of the occurrence, the discipline in which it occurred, and clinical conduct adopted in the emergency room. When available, the results of the laboratory exams of the accident victim and the source patient were also taken into consideration. Results: The data assessed showed there were 40 accident reports, of which 39 reports involved undergraduate students and 1 staff member. The instrument that caused most accidents was the anesthetic needle and largest number of these accidents occurred in the Surgery discipline. However, 50% of the records did not present complete information, which prevented a more accurate epidemiological assessment. Conclusion: The data obtained led to the conclusion that the rate of accidents is extremely low considering the number of clinical attendances provided in the period and raises the hypothesis that many cases were not reported.

OBJETIVO: Estimar o risco de infecção tuberculosa em agentes comunitários de saúde envolvidos no controle da doença. MÉTODOS: Foi seguida uma coorte prospectiva, de abril de 2007 a maio de 2008, no município de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, ES. A coorte foi composta por 61 agentes comunitários, divididos em não-expostos (n=37) e expostos (que acompanharam pacientes com tuberculose, n=24). Durante os 12 meses de seguimento, foi realizado teste tuberculínico, utilizando a tuberculina PPD RT23. Foi calculado o risco relativo e intervalo com 95% de confiança e foi avaliada a correlação entre a viragem tuberculínica e a história ocupacional dos agentes por meio do coeficiente de correlação de Pearson. RESULTADOS: A incidência da viragem foi de 41,7% no grupo dos expostos e 13,5% no grupo dos não expostos. O risco anual de infecção foi de 52,8% no grupo dos expostos e de 14,4% no grupo dos não expostos (p= 0,013). Observou-se associação entre viragem tuberculínica e exposição a paciente com tuberculose (RR= 3,08; IC 95%: 1,201;7,914). CONCLUSÕES: Os agentes que acompanharam pacientes com tuberculose em suas rotinas de serviço apresentaram risco de infecção maior que aqueles que não acompanharam pacientes com essa doença. A implementação de medidas administrativas de biossegurança de rotina, entre as quais a prova tuberculínica, devem ser priorizadas, considerando o alto risco de infecção tuberculosa entre os agentes comunitários de saúde.OBJETIVO: Estimar el riesgo de infección tuberculosa en agentes comunitarios de salud envueltos en el control de la enfermedad. MÉTODOS: Fue seguida una cohorte prospectiva, de abril de 2007 a mayo de 2008, en el municipio de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Sureste de Brasil. La cohorte fue compuesta por 61 agentes comunitarios, divididos en no expuestos (n=37) y expuestos (que acompañaron pacientes con tuberculosis, n=24). Durante los 12 meses de seguimiento, fue realizada prueba tuberculínica, utilizando la tuberculina PPD RT23. Fue calculado el riesgo relativo e intervalo con 95% de confianza y fue evaluada la correlación entre el viraje tuberculínico y la historia ocupacional de los agentes por medio del coeficiente de correlación de Pearson. RESULTADOS: La incidencia del viraje fue de 41,7% en el grupo de los expuestos y 13,5% en el grupo de los no expuestos. El riesgo anual de infección fue de 52,8% en el grupo de los expuestos y de 14,4% en el grupo de los no expuestos (p=0,013). Se observó asociación entre viraje tuberculínico y exposición a paciente con tuberculosis (RR = 3,08; IC 95%: 1,201;7,914). CONCLUSIONES: Los agentes que acompañaron pacientes con tuberculosis en sus rutinas de servicio presentaron riesgo de infección mayor que aquellos que no acompañaron pacientes con esa enfermedad. La implementación de medidas administrativas de bioseguridad de rutina, entre ellas la prueba tuberculínica, deben ser priorizadas, considerando el alto riesgo de infección tuberculosa entre los agentes comunitarios de salud.OBJECTIVE: To estimate the risk of tuberculosis infection among community health agents involved in disease control. METHODS: A prospective cohort was followed up from April 2007 to May 2008 in the municipality of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Southeastern Brazil. The cohort was composed of 61 community agents, divided between unexposed individuals (n = 37) and exposed individuals (who were following up tuberculosis patients; n = 24). Over the 12-month follow-up, the tuberculin test was performed, using the tuberculin PPD RT23. The relative risk and 95% confidence interval were calculated, and the correlation between tuberculin response and the agents' occupational history was evaluated by means of Pearson's correlation. RESULTS: The incidence of the response was 41.7% in the exposed group and 13.5% in the unexposed group. The annual risk of infection was 52.8% in the exposed group and 14.4% in the unexposed group (p = 0.013). An association between tuberculin response and exposure to patients with tuberculosis was observed (RR = 3.08; 95% CI: 1.201;7.914). CONCLUSIONS: The agents who followed up tuberculosis patients during their routine work presented a greater risk of infection than did those who were not following up such patients. Implementation of routine administrative biosafety measures, among which the tuberculin test, should be prioritized, given the high risk of acquiring tuberculous infection among community health agents.

INTRODUCTION: S. aureus is one of the main agents of nosocomial infection and is sometimes difficult to treat with currently available active antimicrobials. PURPOSE: To analyze the prevalence of methicillin-susceptible S.aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) as well as the MRSA antimicrobial susceptibility profile isolated in the saliva of health professionals at a large public education hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The project was approved by the research and ethics committee of the institution under study. Three samples of saliva from 340 health professionals were collected. The saliva analysis used to identify S. aureus was based on mannitol fermentation tests, catalase production, coagulase, DNAse, and lecithinase. In order to detect MRSA, samples were submitted to the disk diffusion test and the oxacillin agar screening test . In order to identify the minimum inhibitory concentration, the Etest® technique was used. RESULTS: The prevalence of MSSA was 43.5% (148/340), and MRSA was 4.1% (14/340). MRSA detected by the diffusion disk test, was 100% resistant to penicillin and oxacillin, 92.9% resistant to erythromycin, 57.1% resistant to clindamycin, 42.9% resistant to ciprofloxacin and 57.1% resistant to cefoxetin. CONCLUSION: This subject is important for both the education of health professionals and for preventative measures. Standard and contact-precautions should be employed in professional practice.

Objetivo: El propósito del presente trabajo es evaluar los riesgos biológicos a los que están expuestos los trabajadores del estabulario de la Unidad de Investigación Sanitaria con el fin de determinar la necesidad de adoptar medidas preventivas que permitan controlar el riesgo, determinar dichas medidas y conocer la aplicabilidad de la metodología elegida en el caso específico del trabajo con animales. Metodología: Se utilizó la metodología de evaluación BIOGAVAL propuesta por el Gabinete de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo de Valencia para la evaluación del riesgo biológico existente en los puestos de técnico de animalario y veterinario. El método seleccionado requiere, para la determinación del nivel de riesgo, la identificación de los microorganismos involucrados, el daño a la salud, las vías de transmisión, la posibilidad de vacunación y el porcentaje de personal vacunado o las medidas higiénicas existentes en el momento de llevar a cabo la evaluación. Resultados: Los resultados de la evaluación de los puestos de trabajo indican la necesidad de medidas preventivas, en especial encaminadas al control de Leptospira y Brucella. Una vez adoptadas las medidas de prevención se observa que el nivel de riesgo de todos los agentes se sitúa en valores inferiores a los límites de exposición biológica establecidos por el método. Se constata la falta de datos determinantes para la valoración numérica del riesgo relativo a algunos agentes identificados. Se considera que los niveles de riesgo emanados del método pueden ser superiores a los reales al no contabilizarse en el "Formulario de medidas higiénicas adoptadas" aquellas medidas realizadas sobre los propios animales. Conclusiones: La metodología de evaluación prueba ser un método ágil, ordenado y relativamente sencillo para la determinación del riesgo biológico al que están expuestos los trabajadores. El método de evaluación BIOGAVAL supone una herramienta muy práctica a la hora de sistematizar evaluaciones de elevada complejidad dada por su característica de indeterminación de presencia de los agentes biológicos, si bien su aplicación se ve drásticamente mermada debido a la ausencia de datos estadísticos fiables sobre variables determinantes como duración de incapacidades temporales o tasas de incidencias para muchos agentes biológicos. El método proporciona orientación sobre el tipo de medidas preventivas a adoptar. Por otro lado se propone una ampliación en el "Formulario de Medidas Higiénicas Adoptadas" con la intención de recoger el hecho característico del trabajo con animales.Aims: The purpose of this study is to assess the biological risks to which workers in the animal facilities of the Health Research Unit are exposed in order to determine the need for preventive measures to control risk, determine those measures and test methodology chosen in the specific case of working with animals. Methods: BIOGAVAL evaluation methodology proposed by Office of Security and Hygiene in the Work of Valencia was used to evaluate the technician and veterinarian biological risks. The chosen methodology needs, for the determination of the risk level, identification of the involved microorganisms, damage to the health, routes of transmission, possibility of vaccination and percentage of vaccinated personnel and the hygienic existing measures in the moment to carry out the evaluation. Results: The results show the need of preventive measures, especially directed to the control of Leptospira and Brucella. Once adopted the measures, the risk level for all agents places in values lower than the level established by the method. It is stated the lack of determinant information for the numerical risk evaluation relative to some identified agents. The levels of risk came from the method could be superior to the real ones as in the «Form of hygienic adopted measures» there’re not considered those measures realized on the proper animals. Conclusions: The methodology of evaluation proves to be an agile, orderly and relatively simple method for the determination of the biological risk to which the workers are exposed. The method of evaluation BIOGAVAL is a practical tool as systematized evaluations of high complexity, due to its characteristic uncertainty on the presence of the biological agents, though its application results drastically reduced due to the absence of statistical trustworthy information on determinant variables as duration of temporary disabilities or rates of incidents for some biological agents. The method provides orientation on the type of preventive measures to adopt. It is proposed an extension in the «Form of Hygienic Adopted Measures» to take into account the fact of the working with animals.