Table 1. Distribution of percutaneous exposure incidents during the study period (29 months).

	Females	Males	PEI's* Females	PEI's* Males
Nursing staff	498	117	67	4
Medical staff	58	194	0	0
Administrative and other staff	376	168	2**	0

^**PEIs = Percutaneous exposure incidents (includes needlestick and sharp injuries as splashes leading to exposure of the skin or mucosa to blood)

^*Housekeeping staff