Avaliação do conhecimento sobre a norma regulamentadora n° 32, dos profissionais da área da saúde de uma unidade de pronto atendimento (UPA), em Curitiba - PR

Abstract

In Brazil, thousands of professionals of the health area are victims of occupational accidents and diseases, resulting in one of the sectors with the highest accident rate due to lack of capacity building. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge about Regulatory Norm 32, of the employees of the health area of a Emergency Care Unit (UPA 24h), located in the city of Curitiba-PR. Knowledge about worker safety and health programs was also verified (PPRA e PCMSO), use of personal protective equipment and a Preliminary Risk Analysis was carried out in the sectors of the professionals interviewed. In order to obtain data, a questionnaire was developed and applied following the main criteria of NR - 32 the Occupational Health and Safety in Health Services and a preliminary risk assessment was also carried out through observations. The research was attended by 36 (thirty-six) employees: 11 (eleven) physicians, 8 (eight) nurses, 15 (fifteen) nursing technicians and 2 (two)radiology techniques. When analyzing the completed questionnaires, the 61 % lack of knowledge regarding NR 32 and worker safety and health programs was verified. However, the use of personal protective equipment has been confirmed. With the Preliminary Risk Analysis it was concluded that there is a lack of qualification training for health professionals, according to the applicable requirements of NR-32, which in UPA does not have an ergonomics program according to NR-17 and that there is a need improvements in access ladders, as current conditions present a risk of serious accidents.