Abstract
Objective: To identify occupational accidents with biological material reported in a public hospital in Teresina / PI. Methods: This is a descriptive and exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 88 notices. The collection instrument was prepared according to the SINAN notification form. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: Among the injured, 72 (81.82%) occurred in women, 40 (45.45%) aged 21 to 30 years, and 50 (56.82%) corresponded to nursing professionals. Regarding the exposure, 77 (87.5%) of the accidents were percutaneous and 81 (92.04%) of the cases the organic material was blood. Regarding the circumstance of the accident, 26 (29.55%) were registered in the "others" field, but without specification of the accident, and in 67 (76.14%) the lumen needle was the main cause of the accidents. Regarding the vaccination situation, 62 (70.45%) reported having a complete Hepatitis B vaccine and 67 (76.14%) who started serological follow-up, they abandoned treatment. Conclusion: There is a need for permanent education regarding risks and prevention of occupational accidents, besides the importance of immediate notification and complete serological follow-up.