Title: Describe the regulations governing an embalming room.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Managing Funeral Home Facilities

Description should include

- sanitation procedures
- OSHA standards (formaldehyde, personal protective equipment [PPE], ventilation, hazardous communication, safety data sheets [SDS] standards)
- items in prep room (must be made of specific no porous materials).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What PPE must be worn when handling formaldehyde?
- What sanitation procedure should be followed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis?
- What are some industry standard materials used to design and construct the embalming room?
- How often does the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers require license renewal?