Mercury Abatement Program

The Mercury Abatement Program provides an overview of the presence and effects of mercury in the workplace, environment and its impact on human health. The program identifies where mercury is used and identifies ways to eliminate the hazards of mercury by substitution with mercury free products and equipment, thereby reducing the potential for exposures.

The Mercury Abatement Program includes the following elements:

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1.0 Introduction
2.0 Risk Assessment
3.0 Elimination and Control Strategies
4.0 Emergency Spill Response Procedure
5.0 Personal Protective Equipment
6.0 Waste Transport and Disposal
7.0 Documentation
8.0 Program Review and Audit
9.0 References and Additional Resources
10.0 Appendix
10.1 Communication and Information
10.1.1 Mercury Thermometer Exchange Initiative
10.1.2 Mercury Thermometer Exchange Form
10.1.3 Mercury Spill Clean Up Kit and Procedure
10.2 Code of Practice for Research Activities Involving Mercury