Occupational exposure of blood bank staff: Cause analysis and risk prevention / 中国输血杂志

ABSTRACT

【Objective】 To explore the causes of occupational exposure, so as to prevent occupational exposure that endangering the physical and mental health of staff in blood centers. 【Methods】 Occupational exposure cases reported from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2020 by Taizhou Blood Center were classified and analyzed in terms of the exposure mode, body parts, post distribution, seniority of operators and whether the operation was carried out as required. 【Results】 From May 1, 2014 to December 31, 2020, 23 cases of occupational exposure (6.66/100000) occurred in Taizhou Blood Center, and the incidence rate was roughly the same in each year. Among the occupational exposure modes, sharp device puncture, wound exposure and mucosal exposure accounted for 65.2% (15/23), 17.4% (4/23) and 17.4% (4/23), respectively. The exposed sites of body were mainly fingers, followed by eyes and mouth. The incidence of occupational exposure of phlebotomist post accounted for 65.2% (15/23), followed by apheresis platelet collection, component preparation and preliminary screening post [21.7% (5/23), 8.7% (2/23) and 4.3% (1/23), respectively, P<0.05]. The incidence of occupational exposure of new staff rotated within one year was 43.5% (10/23), followed by fixed-point staff within 1-5 years and over 5 years [34.8% (8/23) and 21.7% (5/23), respectively], P<0.05. 56.5% (13/23) of occupational exposure was due to employees′ failure to obey the operate as required. 【Conclusion】 Where there is needle contact there is exposure risk. the newer staff are more likely to suffer occupational exposure, and most exposure are caused by non-compliance with the regulations. The establishment of various preventive measures can effectively reduce the incidence of occupational exposure in blood banks and ensure occupational safety.