Guidance for the protection of healthcare workers from the risk of exposure to antineoplastic drugs
Italian
Description
The guidance document provides information on the measures to be taken for both collective protection and individual protection, namely by operators working with antiblastics using personal protective equipment.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
ISPESL — National Institute for Prevention and Safety at Work
Provider name (Original)
ISPESL-Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro
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Type of provider
Tasks covered
Medical and Dental Services
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Liquids
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Skin absorption
Substance Description
antineoplastic drugs, cytostatics
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)