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The following references aid in recognizing
and controlling hazards associated with hazardous drugs in the
workplace.
Hazard Recognition
- Yodaiken RE, and D. Bennett. "OSHA
Work-Practice Guidelines for Personnel
Dealing with Cytotoxic (Antineoplastic) Drugs." American
Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 43.5(1986, May): 1193-204. Reviews the short and long-term hazards known
to be associated with cytotoxic (antineoplastic) drugs and work-practice
guidelines that can limit exposure to workers. [For updated and expanded information see
"Controlling Occupational Exposure
to Hazardous Drugs" below.]
- OSHA
Technical Manual (OTM). OSHA Directive TED 01-00-015 [TED 1-0.15A],
(1999, January 20).
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Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic Agents. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic.
- Center
for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). US Food and
Drug Administration (FDA). Provides links to a variety
of drug evaluation and research topics.
- Recommended Guidelines for Controlling Noninfectious Health Hazards in Hospitals: Antineoplastic Drugs. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (1998, April 27).
Addresses the risks that nurses and pharmacists
face from contact with pharmaceuticals.
- NIOSH
Warns: Nitrous Oxide Continues to Threaten Health Care Workers.
US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Publication No. 94-118, (1994, June 14). NIOSH
has issued a warning to medical, dental, and veterinary professionals
who work with nitrous oxide (N2O). The Institute warns that
even with preventive measures such as scavenging systems in
place these workers may be at risk for serious health effects
due to their exposure.
Possible Solutions
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