Cytotoxic drugs (CDs), also known as antineoplastics, are used to treat cancer. These same anti-cancer agents also have toxic effects on healthy cells, and thus pose a health risk to those employees who are involved in their preparation, storage, administration, and disposal.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-09-15 16:43:28 |
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| Description | Cytotoxic drugs (CDs), also known as antineoplastics, are used to treat cancer. These same anti-cancer agents also have toxic effects on healthy cells, and thus pose a health risk to those employees who are involved in their preparation, storage, administration, and disposal. |
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| Source | AFSCME |
| Keyword | Worker safety, Chemical, Cytotoxic drugs, Antineoplastics |
| Selector | Stith |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-09-15 16:39:57 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-09-15 16:43:28 |
| Language | English |
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