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Hierarchy of Hazard Controls aimed at reducing worker exposure - ANSWER 1.
Elimination of the Hazard
2. Engineering Controls:
3. Administrative Controls
4. PPE:
1. Elimination of the Hazard: - ANSWER -highest level of protection from a hazardous
exposure
-substitute a less toxic substance for the hazardous material
-not feasible with drug therapy
2. Engineering Controls - ANSWER -second highest level of protection
-use of machines or equipment that isolate or contain the hazard to reduce worker exposure
-Examples: biosafety cabinets and closed-system drug-transfer devices
3. Administrative Controls - ANSWER -third level of protection
-safe handling policies
-procedures
-work practices
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, -education and training of those responsible for HD handling
4. PPE - ANSWER -lowest form of protection
-consisting of garments that provide barriers to protect workers from HDs
-places the primary responsibility for protection on the worker
Donning PPE - ANSWER 1. wash hands
2. inspect gloves
3. apply first pair of gloves
4. put on gown with gloves inside cuff
5. second pair of gloves over the cuff
6. put on eye and face protection
Doffing PPE - ANSWER 1. Remove outer gloves turning them inside out
2. remove the gown
3. remove the face shield
4. properly dispose
5.remove inner gloves
6. wash hands
Should I avoid my grandchildren and other family members when I am getting treatment? -
ANSWER -it is perfectly safe for you to have contact with your loved ones while getting
treatment-Hugging, kissing, and spending time together while eating are all safe activities-
Safety with bodily fluids is necessary for the first 48 hours after receiving chemo
Can I be intimate with my partner during treatment? - ANSWER -you should definiely
check with your HCP first to be sure-traces of chemo may be present in vaginal fluid for up to
48 hours after treatment-use of a barrier is recommended for this reason for at least the first
48 hours
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Hierarchy of Hazard Controls aimed at reducing worker exposure - ANSWER 1.
Elimination of the Hazard
2. Engineering Controls:
3. Administrative Controls
4. PPE:
1. Elimination of the Hazard: - ANSWER -highest level of protection from a hazardous
exposure
-substitute a less toxic substance for the hazardous material
-not feasible with drug therapy
2. Engineering Controls - ANSWER -second highest level of protection
-use of machines or equipment that isolate or contain the hazard to reduce worker exposure
-Examples: biosafety cabinets and closed-system drug-transfer devices
3. Administrative Controls - ANSWER -third level of protection
-safe handling policies
-procedures
-work practices
1
, -education and training of those responsible for HD handling
4. PPE - ANSWER -lowest form of protection
-consisting of garments that provide barriers to protect workers from HDs
-places the primary responsibility for protection on the worker
Donning PPE - ANSWER 1. wash hands
2. inspect gloves
3. apply first pair of gloves
4. put on gown with gloves inside cuff
5. second pair of gloves over the cuff
6. put on eye and face protection
Doffing PPE - ANSWER 1. Remove outer gloves turning them inside out
2. remove the gown
3. remove the face shield
4. properly dispose
5.remove inner gloves
6. wash hands
Should I avoid my grandchildren and other family members when I am getting treatment? -
ANSWER -it is perfectly safe for you to have contact with your loved ones while getting
treatment-Hugging, kissing, and spending time together while eating are all safe activities-
Safety with bodily fluids is necessary for the first 48 hours after receiving chemo
Can I be intimate with my partner during treatment? - ANSWER -you should definiely
check with your HCP first to be sure-traces of chemo may be present in vaginal fluid for up to
48 hours after treatment-use of a barrier is recommended for this reason for at least the first
48 hours
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