Occupational exposure to sharp injuries among medical and dental house officers in Nigeria
Nosayaba Osazuwa‐Peters,Aimuamwosa Obarisiagbon,CC Azodo,AO Ehizele,Ozoemene Obuekwe-2013-01-01-International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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This study shows that a substantial number of House Officers are exposed to occupational injuries and that the majority of them does not formally report these. Safer work environment may be achieved by implementing adequate educational programs tailored specifically to house officers, and policies encouraging exposure reporting should be developed.
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This study shows that a substantial number of House Officers are exposed to occupational injuries and that the majority of them does not formally report these. Safer work environment may be achieved by implementing adequate educational programs tailored specifically to house officers, and policies encouraging exposure reporting should be developed.
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Occupational safety and healthOccupational exposureEnvironmental healthMedicineHuman factors and ergonomicsSuicide preventionInjury preventionPoison control
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