Table 2 Precautions taken by workers of BMW management
From: Needlestick and sharps injuries among housekeeping workers in hospitals of Shiraz, Iran
Precautions workers took | Government | Private | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Put segrated waste in special waste rooms | 6 (12.5) | 2 (4.5) | 8 (8.7) |
Wear gloves and masks | 6 (12.5) | 12 (27.3) | 18 (19.6) |
Wear gloves and masks and put segregated wastes in trolleys for transfer | 24 (50.0) | 19(43.2) | 4(46.7) |
Wear gloves, masks and aprons | 1 (2.1) | 2 (4.5) | 3 (3.3) |
Regular washing of buckets and wearing gloves and mask | 3 (6.3) | 3 (6.8) | 6 (6.5) |
Wear hand gloves and boots | 2 (4.2) | - | 2 (2.2) |
Put segregated waste in trolleys and wear masks, gloves and aprons | - | 3 (6.8) | 3 (3.3) |
Wear protective clothing and careful handling | 5 (10.4) | 3 (6.8) | 8 (8.7) |
All | 1 (2.1) | - | 1 (1.1) |
Total | 48(100.0) | 4(100.0) | 9(100.0) |