SAFE HANDLING
of
HAZARDOUS DRUGS
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VICTIMS
ROUTES
EFFECTS
SOLUTIONS
Who are at risk?
Receiving/shipping
Pharmacy personnel
Nursing personnel
Physicians
Biomedical Engineer
Veterinary practitioners
Laundry Services
Cleaning, maintenance and waste disposal staff
How are you exposed?
Dermal absorption
Inhalation of dust or aerosols
Accidental injection
Unintentional ingestion
What are the effects?
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache, dizziness
Hair thinning
Abdominal pain
Nasal sores
What are the recommendations in handling HDs?
Administrative Controls
Engineering Controls
Personnel Protective Covering
Work Practices
Cleaning
Waste Disposal