- Presume arsenic in objects described in this eTool.
- Hazard label objects in storage.
- Record hazards in a collections database.
- When handling arsenic objects:
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Nitrile gloves are sufficient if you can avoid disturbing arsenic-contaminated dusts. If you cannot, wear protective clothing (e.g. overalls, lab coat) and a dust mask.
- Do not run fingers through feathers or fur of taxidermy.
- Do not shake out dust or debris from object packaging.
- Avoid touching face or skin with contaminated gloves.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke around objects.
- When work is finished, remove gloves and wash hands.
Three warning symbols are used for arsenic hazards (toxic, long-term health hazard and environmental hazard)