1 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 ------- 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... ney hurt Heroin ------- |