Document ID (ISN) | 103718 |
CIS number |
04-678 |
Year |
2004 |
Convention or series no. |
SUVA 2869/18.d
SUVA 2869/18.f
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Author(s) |
Jost M., Rüegger M., Liechti B., Gutzwiller A. |
Title |
Safe handling of cytostatic substances |
Original title |
Sicherer Umgang mit Zytostatika [in German] Sécurité dans l'emploi des cytostatiques [in French] |
Bibliographic information |
Suva, Abteilung Arbeitsmedizin, Postfach, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, 2004. 66p. Illus. 82 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.onkologiepflege.ch/d/fachmaterial/downloads/suva.Zytostatika.pdf [in German]
http://wwwitsp1.suva.ch/sap/its/mimes/waswo/99/pdf/02869-18-f.pdf [in French]
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Abstract |
Contents of this booklet on the prevention of hazards during the handling of cytostatic substances in health care settings: hazards during the handling of cytostatic substances; workplace hazard evaluation; principles to be adopted for the safe handling of cytostatic substances; protective measures during the production and preparation of cytostatic substances; protective measures during transport, administration to patients and disposal of cytostatic substances; protective measures in cases of accidental release; personal hygiene measures; legal aspects. |
Descriptors (primary) |
antineoplastic drugs; Switzerland; cytostatic drugs; risk factors; hospitals; health care personnel; hazard evaluation |
Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; legal aspects; personal hygiene; limitation of exposure; safety guides; spills; cytotoxic effects; safe working methods; personal protective equipment |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | Switzerland |
Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Health care services Risk evaluation
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