Use of PPE's and main occupational injuries in Veterinary Medicine students at the Federal University of Piauí

. The objective of this work was to evaluate which the mains risks may affect the students of Veterinary Medicine of a public university of Piauí state. The questionnaire application method was used which contained objective questions about the use of personal protective equipamento (PPE’s) and the possible injuries suffered. It was observed that 51% (77/150) of students suffered some type of injury during graduation, with the most frequent injuries being accidental representing 73% (56/77), followed by biological 17% (13/77) and chemicals 10 % (8/77). Among accidental injuries, the most frequent were bites and scratches, cuts and perforations, representing 47% (36/77), 20% (15/77) and 6% (5/77) of injuries respectively. Although 100% (150/150) reported using basic PPE's, 71% (106/150) reported never having received guidance or training on the correct use. It’s concluded that there was a high incidence of injuries in students of Veterinary Medicine, which demonstrates that occupational risks are a reality in this activity. In addition, it was found that it is necessary to implement health education measures for the proper use of PPE’s.