Personal Protective Equipment
Gowns
A protective disposable gown made of lint-free, low-permeability fabric with a closed front, long sleeves, and elastic or knit closed cuffs should be worn.
- The cuffs should be tucked under the gloves.
- If double gloves are worn, the outer glove should be over the gown cuff and the inner glove should be under the gown cuff.
- When the gown is removed, the inner glove should be removed last.
- Gowns and gloves in use in the HD preparation area should not be worn outside the HD preparation area.
Respiratory Protection
A NIOSH-approved respirator appropriate for the hazard must be worn to afford protection until a BSC is installed. The use of respirators must comply with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard 105. The standard outlines the aspects of a respirator program, including selection, fit testing, and worker training.
Surgical masks are not appropriate since they do not prevent aerosol inhalation. Permanent respirator use, in lieu of BSC's, is not good practice and should not be a substitute for engineering controls.
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2-7. When working with hazardous drugs, what should you do when wearing a gown?
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