95-156. Handling of dangerous antineoplastic agents.
(a) The Commissioner of Labor shall adopt rules to establish requirements for the handling of antineoplastic agents in facilities where there is occupational exposure to antineoplastic agents.
(b) The rules adopted pursuant to this section shall be consistent with, but not exceed, the recommendations issued by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as contained in the Alert: Preventing Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings, as published in 2004 and including subsequent amendments and editions. The Department's adoption of the rules may incorporate updates and changes to NIOSH's guidelines as made by CDC.
(c) Rules adopted pursuant to this section shall not apply to an entity that has obtained a permit pursuant to G.S. 90-85.21 or G.S. 90-85.21A.
(d) The Commissioner shall enforce these rules and investigate complaints in accordance with the provisions of this Article. (2014-76, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 95 - Department of Labor and Labor Regulations
Article 16 - Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina.
§ 95-126 - Short title and legislative purpose.
§ 95-129 - Rights and duties of employers.
§ 95-130 - Rights and duties of employees.
§ 95-131 - Development and promulgation of standards; adoption of federal standards and regulations.
§ 95-133 - Office of Director of Occupational Safety and Health; powers and duties of the Director.
§ 95-135 - North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
§ 95-136.1 - Special emphasis inspection program.
§ 95-137 - Issuance of citations.
§ 95-139 - Criminal penalties.
§ 95-140 - Procedures to counteract imminent dangers.
§ 95-142 - Legal representation of the Department of Labor.
§ 95-143 - Record keeping and reporting.
§ 95-145 - Reports to the Secretary.
§ 95-146 - Continuation and effectiveness of this Article.
§ 95-147 - Training and employee education.
§ 95-148 - Safety and health programs of State agencies and local governments.
§ 95-150 - Assurance of adequate funds to enforce Article.
§ 95-152 - Confidentiality of trade secrets.
§ 95-154 - Authorization for similar safety and health federal-state programs.
§ 95-155 - Construction of Article and severability.