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Mercury: Spills, Disposal and Site Cleanup
http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/index.htm#flourescent
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Humans use mercury in a variety of manufacturing processes and products such as thermometers and fluorescent bulbs. If you improperly dispose of products with mercury in them, they may break and release mercury vapors which are harmful to human and ecological health. This EPA site provides tips and procedures on handling spills related to broken mercury-containing devices, such as fluorescent bulbs.
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Fact Sheet - Cleaning up Mercury Spills (PDF)
http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/mercurycleanup.htm
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Mercury is found in a number of common household products. When liquid (elemental) mercury is spilled, it forms droplets that can accumulate in cracks and other small places. These droplets emit vapors into the air that cannot be seen or smelled.
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Mercury Exposure in the Workplace - A Guide for Employers (PDF)
http://www.state.nj.us/health/surv/documents/mercemp.pdf
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The purpose of this publication is to provide comprehensive information to ensure that everything possible is done in the workplace to prevent or reduce exposure to meallic mercury. Pages 5 to 11 of this document contain a systematic nine-step framework for acessing and controlling mercury exposure....
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EPA Topic Page: Mercury
http://www.epa.gov/mercury/
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This mercury site provides a broad range of information: actions by EPA and others, including international actions; effects on people and the environment; and how to protect you and your family.
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FactSheet: Common Products Containing Mercury (PDF)
http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/pubs/factsheets/sw/CommonProductsContainingMercury.pdf
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Mercury can be found in a variety of household products such as fever thermometers, fluorescent light tubes, thermostats and irons.
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Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services: Mercury (PDF)
http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1183.pdf
(New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services)
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Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS): Mercury
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rtecs/ov456d70.html
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International Chemical Safety Card: Mercury
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0056.html
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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Mercury
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0384.html
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Mercury ToxFAQ
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts46.html
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This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about mercury. HIGHLIGHTS: Exposure to mercury occurs from breathing contaminated air, ingesting contaminated water and food, and having dental and medical treatments...
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