RESÍDUOS BIOLÓGICOS NOS INSTITUTOS DE MEDICINA LEGAL DE GOIÁS: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA OS TRABALHADORES
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2006-03-03
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Universidade Federal de Goiás
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Institutes of Forensic Medicine (IFM) perform exams and forensic studies implying in the
generation of biological, chemical, radioactive, and common wastes. Thus, the workers
can be exposed to biohazardous materials, mainly, due to the non-adherence to
recommended practices in their management. Aiming at decreasing such risks, the
Health Ministry has established rules defining guidelines to be undertaken by all
institutions which generate Health Hazardous Wastes (HHW), including Institutes of
Forensic Medicine. This paper had the following goals: diagnosing the management of
biological waste generated by IFMs in Goiás as well as their implications to the workers;
identifying them, in accordance with different stages as established in the current
national legislation; verifying the situation of occupational biohazards for the workers of
such institutions in Goiás. Data was collected through questionnaires, check lists, and
interviews. Questionnaires were applied to 10 directors, and 81 workers were
interviewed. The observation outcomes were recorded in a check list. Despite the fact
that such facilities generate wastes similarly to any other health care facility, the first
ones are non-segregated, non-conditioned and disposed in accordance with current
legal rules. Sharp instruments management is shown as a main hazard to workers,
which can be evidenced by the records of percutaneous injuries, while discarding.
However, there is some awareness among workers concerning biohazards involved in
the activities they perform. There is low adherence to protective measures. Most
workers do not use protective individual barriers as recommended, and do not show a
complete vaccination plan against tetanus and Hepatites B virus. The outcomes show
the lack of a policy towards biohazards, and the need of continuing education
concerning biosafety measures in such facilities.
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BARROS, Izildinha Pedreira. ORGANIC WASTE IN INSTITUTES OF LEGAL MEDICINE
GOIÁS:
IMPLICATIONS FOR WORKERS. 2006. 50 f. Dissertação (Mestrado em Cuidado em Enfermagem) - Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, 2006.