[Nhcoll-l] Labelling heavy metals residues on display taxidermy

[Glofcheskie, Morgan]

Hi Everyone,
I'm working on a project related to residual heavy metals found on some of our taxidermy and study skins. Several years ago we did XRF testing on our bird and mammal collections and have since been adding hazard labels to reflect the risk and PPE that should be worn when handling our toxic specimens.  I've currently finished specimens in the collection, and am now working on specimens on display. We have a few toxic but significant taxidermy on display in cases which have no hazard labels. Since they are enclosed in display cases, the concern is less for the public and more for our exhibits team when handling to be aware of the PPE needed and special handling notes.

Thoughts on discrete hazard labeling of our taxidermy on exhibit? I'm curious if other museums have dealt with a similar problem. I plan to work with our exhibits team as well.

Thanks in advance!
Morgan

Morgan Glofcheskie (she/her) OCGC Museum Management and Curatorship, MSc Integrative Biology, BSc Biology
Natural History Collections Management Assistant
Archives and Collections
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