November 2012
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2013-103
Note: This publication supercedes 2007-117

Medical Surveillance for Healthcare Workers Exposed to Hazardous Drugs
Healthcare workers who prepare, administer, or transport hazardous drugs or dispose of hazardous drug waste may face risks to their own health such as skin disorders, re-productive disorders, and possibly cancer.
Medical Surveillance for Healthcare Workers Exposed to Hazardous Drugs [PDF - 588 KB]
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