Segurança laboral na UTI hospitalar através das análises de perigos e pontos críticos de controle

Abstract

Hospital workers are constantly exposed to biological, chemical, physical, ergometric and even psychological risks. This study seeks to identify these vulnerabilities in the intensive care unit (ICU), which employees deal with on a daily basis. An interview was conducted with a sample of workers in this sector to obtain information about comorbidities in this environment. Indiscriminate use of some substances was observed, as well as poor posture, which compromise the health of those involved. Approximately 63% of the population studied reported having suffered some type of accident, ranging from minor injuries to poisoning by toxic substances. It is necessary to emphasize the use of adequate PPE. However, it was observed that employees do not report most of the accidents that occur with them, which limits the prevention capabilities that occupational safety technicians can offer. Therefore, lectures on risks in the hospital environment as a whole and how to avoid them become essential to reduce these incidents. This work sought not only to implement lectures, but also questionnaires, informative pamphlets and awareness through practical training to experience real situations in controlled environments.