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mortuary instruments and equipment used for restoring the head and body after an autopsy and associated usesrequirements for preparing the mortuary areaproperties and uses of germicidal sprays and disinfectantsanatomical structure and functions of the head and body in relation to the restoration of the head and body after autopsyconcept of suturing and basic techniques in relation to embalminghazards, complications and problems that may be associated with head and body restoration, including:sharps injuriesneedle stick injuriesblood splashinfectionchemical spillwet areaapplication of standard precautions, includinguse of personal protective equipmentpresumption that all blood and body fluids are infectiouscovering exposed cuts and abrasions, particularly on workers’ hands, with waterproof coverings prior to commencement of workimmediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasionsworkplace policies and procedures for performing head and body restorations correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substancesfuneral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased, including social, cultural and religious requirements considerationsfederal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains.