The threat of emerging infectious diseases including Ebola hemorrhagic fever, pandemic influenza, avian influenza, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and SARS has highlighted the need for effective personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect healthcare workers (HCWs), patients, and visitors. PPE is a critical component in the hierarchy of controls used to protect HCWs from infectious hazards. HCW PPE...

OBJECTIVE To assess the occupational health hazards faced by healthcare workers and the mitigation measures. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing quantitative data collection methods among 200 respondents who worked in 8 major health facilities in Kampala. RESULTS Overall, 50.0% of respondents reported experiencing an occupational health hazard. Among these, 39.5% experien...

Data from the Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Ketenagakerjaan Indonesia 2019 to 2021 shows that number of work accident victims who claimed Work Accident Insurance (Jaminan Kecelakaan Kerja / JKK) continues increase. The high accidents is mostly caused by unsafe behavior at sites, one which in terms compliance with use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). One tool considered important...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced changes to the daily work routine of hospital staff (HS) around world. HS faced skin problems caused or worsened by use personal protective equipment (PPE), but also rigorous hand hygiene regimen. A dermatology clinic that took place twice weekly and

OBJECTIVES Determine the frequency of personal protective equipment (PPE) use in adolescent inline skaters, skateboarders, and snowboarders; explore factors influencing PPE use; identify factors that would influence use; and examine the association of high-risk behaviors and PPE use. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Central/southeast Wisconsin. PARTICIPANTS Participants 13-18 years-...

We evaluated a personal protective equipment removal protocol designed to minimize wearer contamination with pathogens. Following this protocol often resulted in virus transfer to hands and clothing. An altered protocol or other measures are needed to prevent healthcare worker contamination.

Although measures to control covid-19 have been associated with some positive environmental effects, including decreases in global emissions of carbon dioxide,1 the pandemic has exacerbated plastic pollution through high use personal protective equipment (PPE). Single items include surgical masks, gloves, and non-reusable gowns.

This study aims to analyze the relationship between availability of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and IPCLN (Infection Prevention Control Link Nurse) supervision in implementation hospital standards. type quantitative research uses a descriptive correlation observational design with cross-sectional observations. The results showed that were significantly related standard precautions. vari...