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Thermometer
ht Bulbs
Science Labs
Thermostats
Blood pressure
Gauges
If Mercury is Spilled
1. Stay Calm
2. Don't Touch the Mercury
3. Tell a Teacher or Adult
4. Avoid the Spill
5. Leave the Room
For more information on
mercury go to
www.epa.gov/mercury/
Region 7
Mercury in
Schools: Staying
Safe
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What is Mercury? I Tf n •» j
—' If Spilled
» Mercury is a naturally
occurring metal that has
several forms.
Elemental mercury poses
a potential health risk
for schools.
It is a silver liquid that
releases a colorless,
odorless toxic vapor.
Symptoms of mercury
poisoning include
• Coughing
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
Fever
Loose Teeth
Sleeplessness
Mercury can cause lots of damage.
If mercury touches your stuff, like
your clothes or toys, it might have
to be THROWN AWAY because of
mercury's toxic vapors.
Now everything has
to be baed...
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