Mercury
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CDC/ATSDR Resources and Studies
ATSDR - Health Consultation - Durand Mercury Incident, Durand,
Shiawassee County, Michigan
A public health assessment detailing the findings and actions after
vials of mercury were found at the Durand High School in Durand, MI.
ATSDR ToxFAQs
An ATSDR fact sheet summarizing frequently asked questions about
mercury.
ATSDR
Toxicological Profile - Mercury
An in-depth review of the adverse effects of mercury exposure. Includes
information about mercury, exposure and health effects.
CDC’s Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
Spotlight on Mercury
Information on levels of mercury in the U.S. population.
Chemical Agent Briefing Sheet
Current and relevant scientific information on specific high profile
chemicals for public officials, business leaders, concerned citizens,
and others to use in their work. The series presents a detailed overview
of high profile hazardous materials that people may encounter during
daily activities.
MMWR: Measuring Exposure to an Elemental Mercury Spill — Dakota County, Minnesota, 2004
A February, 2005 report that summarizes the response to an elemental mercury exposure.
MMWR: Elemental Mercury Releases Attributed to Antiques --- New York, 2000--2006
Metallic (i.e., elemental) mercury, a heavy, silvery odorless liquid, is in common household products such as thermostats and thermometers. Lesser-known household sources of elemental mercury include certain antique or vintage items such as clocks, barometers, mirrors, and lamps.
National Alert: A Warning About Continuing Patterns of Metallic Mercury
Exposure
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly issued an alert to the
general public about the continuing pattern of metallic mercury exposure
in children and teenagers and in persons using certain folk medicines or
participating in certain ethnic or religious practices.
NIOSH Safety and
Health Topic: Mercury
Resources from Other Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency - Mercury
New York State Department of Health's Initiative to Protect School-Aged
Children from Mercury Exposure
Mercury spills can pose serious health risks and often require a costly
cleanup. Under the "Partnership to Reduce Mercury in Schools" more than
20 partners in New York State collaborated to develop a packet of NINE
NEW BROCHURES to help school personnel identify mercury sources and
reduce or remove the risk of a mercury spill. These brochures provide
practical and cost-effective strategies for reducing the risk of mercury
exposure, cover a wide range of important topics and target various
stakeholders such as science teachers, school nurses and superintendents
of buildings and grounds. The brochures are being used extensively in
support of mercury removal projects across New York State.
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards - Mercury
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Safety and Health
Topics: Mercury
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