Biological Hazards
- Bacterial: tuberculosis, typhoid, cholera, meningococcal infections.
- Viral: hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV infection, rabies.
- Fungal: various opportunistic fungal infections.
Physical Hazards
- Scalpel injuries
- Needle-stick injuries
- Bone splinter injuries
- Cuts from broken glass
- Slipping on wet floors
Chemical Hazards
- Formalin vapours
- Disinfectants
- Toxic gases
- Preservative chemicals
Respiratory Hazards
- Aerosols generated during autopsy.
- Bone dust during sawing of the skull.
- Airborne infectious particles.
Electrical Hazards
- Defective electrical equipment.
- Improper grounding of instruments.