title: NIOSH Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Guidelines Becomes State Law.
abstract: Although guidelines for protecting health care workers from the dangers of hazardous drugs have been in existence for more than 25 years, there is tremendous inconsistency in compliance by oncology professionals. One reason for the discrepancy is the voluntary, nonpunitive nature of these guidelines. In 2012, Washington State became the first in the United States to mandate and enforce the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Professional Practice Coordinator, Infusion Services, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington (Mr Eisenberg).
authors.forename: Seth
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Eisenberg
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D033161:Government Regulation; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States; D014861:Washington
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D015386:Hazardous Substances