Adhesion of ppe in the hospital environment and its relationship with the reduction of occupational risks

Background: The proper use of personal protective equipment aims to ensure safety and minimize the risks to which workers are exposed during their work activities. Thus, the present article sought to identify how adherence to PPE works by professionals in the hospital environment, and how this adherence can impact onthe reduction of occupational risks. This is a literature review, divided into 6 stages that allowed a better understanding of the proposed theme. After analyzing the studies, it was possible to identify that the professionals most affected by work accidents are female and from the professional category of nursing technician, who for the most part were not using PPE properly. It is concluded that adherence to PPE is a fundamental requirement in the work of the nursing team in order to reduce occupational risks as well as hospital infections. It is necessary that professionals know the importance of this precaution and that institutions provide quality equipment, in sufficient quantity and in an adequate manner for the procedures that will be performed.