Factors affecting health and safety, particularly sharps injuries, in medical waste handlers in hospitals in the rapidly developing desert emirate of Abu-Dhabi; a questionnaire study
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Introduction / objectives Globally, the management of medical waste poses an increasing concern to health authorities and the public. This is particularly notable in developing countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where efforts are underway to control the problem. Objectives: to investigate the health problems facing medical waste handlers while collecting medical waste in Abu-Dhabi hospitals and to assess the effectiveness of available measures for preventing accidental sharps injuries.
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