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Mercury: Health Impacts
… your consumption of mercury. Cleaning mercury spills properly. People can also be exposed by breathing mercury vapors, which can happen in the workplace or in homes where mercury is spilled. … the formula, we recommend levels of mercury vapor be no higher than 2 parts per billion (ppb). Breathing mercury's vapors is very dangerous When metallic mercury is touched it can slowly pass … work with exterior latex paint containing mercury can absorb mercury through their skin or by breathing in unsafe air in unventilated areas. In the home: Organic mercury can be found in latex … -
Mercury
… mercury is sometimes used in religious rituals. Exposure Information People can be exposed by breathing mercury vapors. This type of exposure can happen in the workplace or in homes where … work with exterior latex-paints containing mercury can absorb mercury through their skin or by breathing in unsafe air in unventilated areas. Standards The Wisconsin Department of Natural … the amount of chemical exposure, and whether the chemical was inhaled, touched, or eaten. Breathing mercury's vapors is very dangerous. When metallic mercury is touched it can slowly pass … -
Mercury: Cleaning Up Small Spills
… close to the floor. Children who crawl or play in these areas are at higher risk of breathing these vapors. Cleanup process Preparation Clear the area Do not allow people whose … be contaminated. You cannot vacuum these since vacuuming puts the mercury in the air, and breathing mercury is more harmful than touching mercury. Things to consider include the amount of …