Several high-profile cases have highlighted how damaging mishandled evidence can be to a trial and to the reputation of the lab itself. In addition, lack of proper safety precautions put laboratory personnel at risk for contact with hazardous chemicals, infected biological material, or exposure to drugs such as fentanyl. Hazards of relevance to forensic laboratory workers are laid out in this illustrated infographic as well as suggestions and guidelines for handling them.
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