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Controlling mercury exposure is best accomplished through substituting it with a non-toxic chemical, depending
on the application. If this cannot be done, engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment
(PPE) should be used.
- Breeding, D. "Safe Use and Handling of Mercury." Occupational Health Safety 70.10(2001): 72-74, 76, 92-93.
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Safe Handling of Mercury and Mercury Compounds. Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory (LLNL), Environment, Safety and Health Manual (ES&H) Document 14.5, (2001, April).
LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) facility in Livermore, California. Contains information on the
toxicity of the various mercury compounds, exposure limits, training
requirements, work practices, mercury storage, spill cleanup, and disposal
requirements for this DOE site.
- MacLehose, R., et al. "Mercury Contamination Incident." J. Public Health Med. 23.1(2001): 18-22.
- International
Chemical Safety Cards: Mercury. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Provides fire
and health hazard information as well as spill cleanup and storage
recommendations.
- Mercury, Elemental and Inorganic Compounds. New Jersey Department of Health and
Senior Services (NJDHSS) Hazardous Substance Fact Sheet, (1998, August), 36 KB
PDF,
6 pages. Contains hazard summary information, control strategies, and common
questions and answers. Also available:
- Mercuric
Bromide. (2001, May), 36 KB
PDF, 6 pages.
- Mercuric
Oxide. (1998, September), 40 KB
PDF, 6 pages.
- Protect
Your Family Reduce Contamination at Home. US Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-125, 204 KB
PDF, 16 pages. Provides
information, for people who work with mercury and other harmful substances, on how to reduce the transfer of contaminants
from work to their homes.
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NIOSH
Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH) Publication 2005-149, (2005, September). Contains exposure limits, physical description, and personal
protective equipment options for various mercury air concentrations.
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