USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN CLINICAL LABORATORIES: REVIEW

Abstract

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are devices designed to guarantee the safety of workers in their work areas. In the clinical laboratory in question, some employees are not complying with the standards established for risk prevention, which has led to an increase in the incidence of occupational diseases. The objective of this literature review is to highlight the importance of the proper use of PPE to reduce exposure to biological, physical and chemical risks, thus preserving the health and well-being of all. The methodology used included an exhaustive review of primary sources, using search engines such as medigraphic.com, Open Edition Journals, Scielo and Dialnet, to analyze, compare and support the problem identified in the laboratory. Furthermore, a descriptive-observational approach with an exploratory component was adopted, systematically collecting and describing relevant studies at a given time. The results indicate that the correct use of PPE, accompanied by training and supervision by employers, as well as the development of a guide of guidelines adapted to the specific needs of the laboratory and the constant implementation of preventive measures, lead to positive results. both for the work environment and for the personnel involved.

Keywords: working conditions, work environment, workplace safety.