Mercury Spills

Mercury spills should be cleaned up immediately. A special vacuum cleaner for picking up mercury is available from the stockroom in Room 014. This unit has a special cell to trap the mercury and has a filtered exhaust that prevents mercury vapor from being expelled into the atmosphere, and is to be used exclusively on mercury.

Use of the Mercury Vacuum:

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED TO THE UNIT FOR OPERATION PROCEDURES.

To check out the unit, contact the stockroom personnel, Room 014. Sign out in the "Mercury Vacuum Log Book". A clean bag is inside the unit; please replace it with a new one (available next to the vacuum) after use. Seal the paper vacuum cleaner bag in the plastic bag provided and bring it back to the research stockroom with the vacuum during business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Gloves are available in the research stockroom.

If you suspect the presence of mercury vapor in your area, call the Business Office at 845-3335.

Departmental Safety Regulations