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According to NIOSH estimates, 8 million U.S. healthcare workers are potentially exposed to hazardous drugs in the workplace. To help workers and employers better understand these hazards and prevent exposure, NIOSH has updated its List of Antineoplastic and other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings. NIOSH first published the list in 2004 as an appendix to "NIOSH Alert: Preventing Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings."
The document also includes guidance that healthcare facilities can use to generate a site-specific list of hazardous drugs and tips for evaluating a drug's hazard potential.