Preventing occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs

Cytotoxic drugs (also referred to as cytostatic or antineoplastic drugs) describe a group of medicines designed to destroy cells that grow in a rapid and uncontrolled manner, preventing their replication or growth. Worldwide, these medicines are increasingly being used in… Read more

EBN Sharps Survey 2016 Results

The European Biosafety Network, in conjunction with EU OSHA, published an online questionnaire in January 2016 addressing key aspects of awareness, training and implementation of safer sharps policy. Occupational health leaders and EU OSHA focal points distributed this questionnaire in… Read more

EBN Sharps Survey

The European Biosafety Network (EBN) has published an online survey, in conjunction with EU OSHA, to be completed by those in the healthcare sector who are active in sharps prevention in all the European member states to assess practice in… Read more

Agenda announced for 4th European Biosafety Summit

The 4th European Biosafety Summit will be held at the Polish Parliament in Warsaw. Following the success of previous Summits held in Madrid, Dublin and London, this year’s summit will be held approximately 6 months after the deadline for Member… Read more

Registration open for European Biosafety Summit

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual European Biosafety Summit which will be held in Warsaw on Monday 2 December. The Summit is a one day event and will be held at the Polish Parliament. The European Biosafety Summit… Read more

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