Antineoplastic drugs, a form of cytotoxic agent, are commonly used in health care settings primarily for the treatment of cancer.  Occupational exposure to these drugs suggests an increased risk of adverse health effects for those workers who administer and handle them.

As a result, antineoplastic handling guidelines have been developed in order to minimize workers’ exposures to these drugs.  However, despite the use of these control measures, contamination of the work environment has been found.  This places a number of healthcare workers at risk of exposure.

The aim of this study is to identify the various factors related to the work environment and tasks that could possibly lead to occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs.  The findings of this study can then be used to strengthen existing control measures to reduce the exposure potential.This website contains information about the study and how it is being conducted.  It also provides links to more information about antineoplastic drugs.  If you have questions or would like more information about the study, please contact us.