ABSTRACT
Exposure to hazardous chemicals is one of the dangers of processing clandestine lab scenes. As described in the last chapter, the hazardous effects among chemicals vary widely. The short-term effects of a chemical exposure can differ from the long-term effects. In some instances, a single exposure can be lethal. In other situations, the effects are seen in the exposed person’s offspring. That is why chemical exposure is the “silent” hazard.
