Which federal agency requires health care facilities to maintain policies for the safe handling of chemotherapy agents?

• A. FDA
• B. OSHA
• C. DEA
• D. CMS

Answer: (B)

Protecting healthcare workers from exposure to hazardous drugs is the core idea here. Chemotherapy agents are toxic and can pose risks through skin contact, inhalation, or spills, so facilities must have written policies and procedures to handle them safely, use appropriate PPE, and train staff. This kind of safeguarding falls under the federal agency that enforces workplace safety standards, including hazard communication, engineering controls, and spill response. That agency requires employers to implement these policies to minimize occupational risk and to keep workers informed and protected. The other agencies oversee different areas—drug development and labeling (FDA), controlled substances (DEA), or facility reimbursement and broad regulatory compliance (CMS)—and do not specifically mandate the day-to-day safe-handling policies for chemotherapy in healthcare settings.