Precautions against infection at autopsy

Hospitals can be as hazardous as some industrial settings with associated occupational health and safety risks. In recent years, they have come under increasing scrutiny, especially since the impact of microorganisms such as Hepatitis B and HIV on workers. Research, laboratory and autopsy procedures, in particular, pose a threat of acquiring infections of various types. It has therefore become mandatory for all hospital employees to observe precautions to safeguard against possible biological hazards at the workplace. This article would, hopefully, address the challenges and responsibilities in these areas.