Formalin, a common preservative in cadaveric embalming is quintessential for anatomy dissection, thereby exposing anatomists, medical students, and laboratory personnel to serious health hazards due to formaldehyde, its active component, which is a recognised toxic and carcinogenic substance. The mechanisms of formaldehyde toxicity, the sensitivity of anatomists due to exposure frequency and duration, and the global statistics on formalin exposure and preventive measures such as engineering and administrative measures, institutional guidelines, regulatory frameworks from WHO, OSHA, and national agencies, personal protective equipment (PPE), including the investigation of safer chemical alternatives have been systematically reviewed. The important pillars for the health and safety of anatomical sciences personale are faculty training programs, institutional accountability, and the incorporation of safety instruction into medical curriculum.
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