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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

Inhalation<br />

Inhalat on s the ntroduct on <strong>of</strong> a tox c product by<br />

the resp ratory system. A rborne contam nants<br />

may be n the form <strong>of</strong> a dust, aerosol, smoke,<br />

vapor, gas, or fume. Mater als may be n a sol d or<br />

l qu d form and st ll represent an nhalat on hazard<br />

because they produce vapors, m sts, and fumes.<br />

Proper work pract ces and adequate vent lat on<br />

can m n m ze the r sk <strong>of</strong> a rborne-contam nant<br />

nhalat on. When work ng n areas w th a rborne<br />

contam nants present, personnel must wear<br />

respiratory protection. Personnel must be certified<br />

to wear resp ratory protect on and, therefore, to<br />

work n areas conta n ng a rborne contam nants.<br />

Skin Contact<br />

Contam nat on through the sk n can result from<br />

d rect contact or by absorpt on. The sever ty <strong>of</strong> the<br />

njury can depend on the concentrat on <strong>of</strong> the<br />

contam nant and the amount <strong>of</strong> exposure t me.<br />

System c effects—such as d zz ness, tremors,<br />

nausea, blurred v s on, l ver and k dney damage,<br />

shock, or collapse—can occur when the<br />

substances are absorbed through the sk n and<br />

c rculated throughout the body. Exposure can be<br />

prevented by us ng personal protect ve equ pment<br />

(e.g., gloves, safety glasses, goggles, face<br />

sh elds, and protect ve cloth ng).<br />

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