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At the conclusion of this module the student should be able to do the following:

Summarize biohazard procedures generally, in regard to the importance of
- biohazard stickers,
- air drying bloody clothing and similar items,
- disinfectants for bullets,
- cleaning bullets bearing potential biohazards,
- particulate masks if appropriate,
- an awareness of possible parasites in clothing and other items.
Describe chemical safety precautions relating to
- prevention of
  - ingestion,
  - inhalation,
  - skin contact,
- reagent preparation,
- reagent storage,
- reagent marking,
- reagent disposal.
Describe the rules for the safe handling of firearms-related evidence, including firearms, bullets, unfired ammunition, and blood-soaked clothing
- as they may apply to firearms in any circumstance,
- at a crime scene,
- upon receipt at the laboratory bench,
- during test firing,
- when using bullet recovery equipment,
- when firing known-distance gunshot residue patterns,
- in the courtroom.
Articulate the appropriate safety precautions that should be taken in regard to toolmark-related evidence, including
- edged or pointed items (“sharps”),
- biohazards commonly encountered with edged tools.
Provide an overview of firearms laboratory safety management and supervisory responsibilities, including these:
- Protection of personnel, to include
  - general safety training,
  - personal protective equipment,
  - preventive health measures.
- Physical plant responsibilities, to include
  - expendable supplies for evidence decontamination,
  - lead abatement,
  - ventilation,
  - sound abatement.
- Emergency response preparation, to include
  - planning concerns,
  - emergency response training,
  - emergency equipment,
  - communications.

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