Prevention Guide - Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs - Irsst
Prevention Guide - Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs - Irsst
Prevention Guide - Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs - Irsst
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4. GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEASURES<br />
respiratoire, 2e édition, (Practical Respiratory Protection <strong>Guide</strong>, 2 nd edition), IRSST, 2003.<br />
[Available on line, in French only, at: http//www.irsst.qc.ca/fr/_publicationirsst_862.html]<br />
4.1.7.12 Surgical Mask<br />
Surgical masks do not provide respiratory protection against hazardous drugs. They may<br />
be used in the event <strong>of</strong> a respiratory tract infection to limit the risk <strong>of</strong> microbial<br />
contamination <strong>of</strong> the product (respiratory etiquette).<br />
4.1.7.13 Shoe Covers<br />
Disposable shoe covers must be worn when required. Shoe covers should be changed<br />
halfway through each shift or after a total <strong>of</strong> 3.5 hours or in the event <strong>of</strong> contamination,<br />
spillage or breakage. Aseptic practices include the wearing <strong>of</strong> shoe covers. In addition, in<br />
some cases where the floor may be contaminated (for example, in front <strong>of</strong> the hood in the<br />
sterile preparation room or in the event <strong>of</strong> a spill), the shoe covers prevent contamination<br />
<strong>of</strong> the shoes and, therefore, spreading <strong>of</strong> the contamination.<br />
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APES, p. 5-6, 5-7 ♦ ASHP, p. 1178-80 ♦ CSA, Z94.4-83 ♦ CSHP, Sections 8.2.4, 8.3 ♦ LSST, Art.. 49 and<br />
51 ♦ NIOSH, p. 12, 13, 14, 17 ♦ ONS, p. 17-19 ♦ OPQ, Sections 8, 9.2.2 ♦ OSHA, Section Vb6<br />
4-8 ASSTSAS PREVENTION GUIDE – SAFE HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS DRUGS