What are the Common Hazards in a Histology Laboratory?
Histology laboratories encounter various hazards, including:
- Chemical hazards: Exposure to reagents like formaldehyde, xylene, and alcohols. - Biological hazards: Potential infection from handling human or animal tissues. - Physical hazards: Injuries from sharp instruments like microtomes and glass slides. - Ergonomic hazards: Repetitive strain injuries from prolonged microscope use.