NIOSH Updates List of Drugs that Pose a Risk to Healthcare Workers
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates 8 million U.S. healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs in the workplace.
Healthcare workers who prepare or give hazardous drugs to patients, such as those used for cancer therapy, as well as support staff may face individual health risks when exposed to these drugs, warns the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
