About half (47.0%) of respondents had accidental exposure to BBFs in the year preceding the study. Types of exposure most commonly reported were splash of BBFs on intact skin (62.8%) and needlestick injuries (42.0%). Setting of intravenous lines (19.5%), surgical operations (15.9%) and recapping of needles (15.0%) were the most commonly reported activities being carried out during exposure to BBFs. Accidental exposure in the last one year was mostly reported by those in the surgical departments (60.2%). Cuts from broken bottles were mostly reported by staff from the nursing department (31.3%) (p < .05).