Health hazard allowance for Nursing professionals: A reflective analysis under the principle of human dignity
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.5397.3498%20Keywords:
Occupational Health Nursing; Occupational Risks; Containment of Biohazards; Labor Legislation; Nursing; Risk Factors.Abstract
Objective: to discuss the classification of the health hazard
allowance due to exposure to biological agents attributed
to Nursing professionals, based on legal and occupational
parameters supported on the principle of human dignity.
Method: an original reflection study with theoretical analysis
on legislation, jurisprudence and Occupational Health focused
on the biological risks, health hazard and rights of Brazilian
workers. The discussions were based on the current legislation
and on scientific evidence. Results: the classification of the
health hazard allowance due to exposure to biological agents
attributed to Nursing professionals is not in line with the
factual situation experienced by them. Conclusion: it becomes
necessary to broaden the discussion on the subject matter
and to review the effective and fair compensation of Nursing
professionals due to exposure to potentially contaminated
biological agents in their work environments, given that the
health hazard allowance is a worker’s right and is based on
human dignity.
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