title: Biological and chemical hazards of forensic skeletal analysis.
abstract: In the course of conducting forensic analysis of human skeletal material, anthropologists are exposed to a number of biological and chemical hazards. This paper reviews the primary concerns in terms of infection or exposure. Handling of human tissue provides an avenue through which bloodborne pathogens may be transported. Scene recovery also includes a set of hazards through exposure to human, animal and soil vectors. Basic personnel protection and laboratory procedures should be established for the protection of all personnel involved in this work.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Galloway
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Snodgrass
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D003264:Containment of Biohazards; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D018732:Forensic Anthropology; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances