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Anyone who has had Mercury on their skin, breathed in mercuric gases, or a scientist working with various forms of mercury, some being way more deadly than just plain mercury. When handling or working around mercury, gloves, mask and protective eyewear should be worn. Old style thermometers are also dangerous as children can break them open and be exposed to mercury. While in the body, mercury can stay inate and not cause any damage and be expelled, or can move to the brain causing parkinson's and neurological damage, or even death.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoby eating or breathing of mercury?
by listening Freddy Mercury?
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∙ 13y agoBecause mercury can travel great distances through the air, the problem of mercury pollution affects all of North America and is a global environmental problem.
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Is Mercury a safe metal to touch?
No. Mercury can be absorbed by the skin and causes Mercury Poisoning. The tale of the 'Mad Hatter' stems from this as Mercury was used throughout the 1800/1900's in the making of hats and resulted in the poisoning of many hatters.
How many people get mercury poisoning a year?
about just about 750
Is Mercury a safe metal?
Mercury is a relatively safe metal, but its bad to consume and can cause poisoning. It can also "eat away" at jewelery such as gold and silver.
Why do spores increase the risk of poisoning?
Spores spread easily and the more spores there are on the food, the more you have a risk or food poisoning. It is best not to consume foods that have been left out for long periods of time, such as on the salad bar.
What are the symptoms of mercury vapor?
Mercury is a poisonous elements. Symptoms of poisoning by mercury vapor include insomnia, headaches, weakness, tremors, twitching, sensation disturbances and changes in nerve responses.
What are the disadvantages of a liquid thermometer?
risk of mercury poisoning
What are the disadvantages of liquid thermometer?
risk of Mercury poisoning
What happens when you get Mercury poisoning?
Have you heard about mercury poisoning? people in china are slowly dying of mercury poisoning. due to energy saving light bulbs! do you know what the side effects of mercury poisoning are?
Which would kill you quicker mercury poisoning or smoking?
Mercury poisoning.
What causes Mercury poisoning?
Mercury.
Is there a cure for Mercury poisoning?
Certain prescription medcine do help mercury poisoning go away. I beleive
What happens if you put your hand in mercury?
The medical answer is that you risk your life with Hg (mercury) poisoning. It feels not as cool as water; it makes your hand feel light (buoyancy). Although how I know that, I won't tell.
Do dolphins have Mercury poisoning?
yes they do thy have mercury poisoning that's why japan is still thinkingabout eating the dolphins
How much of a risk is it to get food poisoning if you eat rotten food?
Will baby be at risk due to food poisoning?
How is Mercury poisoning treated by doctors?
A person diagnosed with mercury poisoning may be prescribed a drug that binds the mercury, and thus helps the body excrete it quickly.
Does Johnny Depp have mercury poisoning?
He does not.
What does Mercury poisoning do?
poisoning from elemental mercury is most likely due to inhalation of mercury vapors. The danger lies in the fact that after it is inhaled into the lungs in vapor form, mercury passes into the blood stream.
