The work is a descriptive exploratory study aiming to verify the existence of rules and the use of biosafety means by nursing staff, for the prevention of HIV transmition, during the procedures in medical-surgical clinics in two hospitals in the city of Belo Horizonte. Through the observation of these procedures, it has been found the existence of risks derived from inappropriated handling of contaminated secretion, excretion, cloths and sheets as well as perforative and cutting material waste and garbage. It can be said that the nursing professionals in their various categories, know the biosafety means, but don't use them appropriately. The observed situation is preoccupying and deserves to be looked upon with strictness by the supervisor nurses in Health Institutions, aiming a better control of the veiculation of HIV, and seeking safety work conditions for nursing staff. This area needs a deeper investigation once it has been perceived dangerous conducts, in the eyes of the researchers.
HIV/Biosafety; Occupational Risk; HIV/Nursing Practice