K2: Research Roundup Hazard Recognition/Health Care
Wed, 5/22: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
00527
Research Roundup
00527
Research Roundup
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: A 210
CM Credit Hours: 1
Content Level
Introductory
Intermediate
Organizational Category
Corporation/Company
Government/Military
Primary Industry
Healthcare/Pharma
Laboratories
Manufacturing
Topics
Available as part of AIHA CONNECT OnDemand
Exposure Banding/Occupational Exposure Limits
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment
Healthcare
Risk Assessment and Management
Presentations
K2a. Closed System Drug Transfer Devices (CSTDs) for Hazardous Drugs
Occupational exposure to hazardous drugs is associated with reproductive toxic effects, genetic damage, and an increased risk for cancer. The primary route of healthcare workers' exposure is through dermal contact (e.g., contact with a drug vial/bag or contaminated surface. As an engineering control, closed-system drug transfer devices (CSTDs) have been proven to be effective in reducing the amount of drug contamination on surfaces by preventing aerosolization, leakage and spills. However, the use of CSTDs is currently not mandatory in British Columbia, Canada. The goal of this study was twofold: 1) obtain the perspectives and opinions of healthcare workers with respect to adopting the CSTDs process; and 2) evaluate the effectiveness of CSTDs in reducing drug contamination on work surfaces at multiple sites. This study is the largest research effort of its kind in British Columbia aimed at reducing hazardous drugs surface contamination levels.
Co-Authors
CY Hon, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada
JD Ellis, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, BC, Canada
M Jeronimo, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
DA Menard, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
R Ciconte, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, BC, Canada
JD Ellis, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, BC, Canada
M Jeronimo, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
DA Menard, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
R Ciconte, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, BC, Canada
Acknowledgements & References
S Hejazi, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada – provided support in statistical analysis (for objective #1)
Author
Tina I En Chiang, MD, MSc OEH, Fraser Health Authority Burnaby, BCCanada
K2b. Practical Application of TLV®-Surface Limits in a Safe Workplace
In recent years, the ACGIH has been publishing surface limits as exposure thresholds aimed at protecting workers from chemical hazards present on workplace surfaces. This case study will conduct exposure modeling for a number of real-world exposure scenarios to assess the amount of dermal exposure a worker will experience while interacting with workplace surfaces contaminated at levels equivalent to the TLV-Surface Limits®. Based on the results of this modeling, conclusions will be drawn on practical considerations to be used when implementing these new exposure limits.
Co-Authors
none
Acknowledgements & References
None
Author
James Weldy, CIH, CHP, Dow Chemical Midland, MIUnited States of America