Course LogoFirearm Examiner Training
Print Page Previous PageNext Page

Safety

Home > Evidence Handling Procedures > Types of Evidence > Biological Evidence > Safety
jacket with drawstring hood, rubber gloves, face mask, alcohol wipes, heavy-duty plastic bag.

Protective clothing

Blood can contain pathogens such as the Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  It is essential to regard all biological evidence as potentially infectious and to follow universal safety precautions. 

These precautions include the following:

  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and face masks.
  • Avoid eating, applying cosmetics, or any hand-to-face contact (especially mouth and eye).
  • Use implements and wear puncture resistant gloves to handle objects that may have been used for intravenous administration of drugs – place these in sharps disposal containers.
  • Identify biohazardous evidence material and package in containers with appropriate labeling.

< Previous Page  ::  Next Page >

Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners logo
Submit Change Request