Nursing work and occupational risks exposure

Abstract

Objectives: identify the occupational risks that affect nursing professionals and analyze the possible factors that predispose these professionals to the risks found. Method: Bibliographical research, with analytical descriptive characteristics. The research was conducted by virtual databases: LILACS and SciELO, having as reference the following descriptors: nursing and occupational risks. The text selection was based on national articles published since the year 2004. Results: Between selected productions scenario more studied is the hospital, in relation to occupational risks predisposing factors most discusses environment and inadequate conditions of work; do not use or misuse of personal protective equipment (EPI); inappropriate attitudes and habits of workers. Conclusion: The scientific production study points to a problem of multiple factors, from workers, employers, the conditions of working environment, wage conditions, the dynamics and division of work, many other factors that are common in nursing professional practice. Descriptors: Nursing, Occupational risks, Work.