To clean up a broken mercury thermometer, carefully sweep up the glass and mercury using gloves and paper towels. Place the broken pieces in a sealed plastic bag, and open windows to ventilate the area. Contact your local waste management facility for proper disposal instructions.
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To safely clean up broken glass on a desk, wear gloves and shoes to protect yourself from cuts. Use a broom and dustpan to carefully sweep up the glass, then use a damp paper towel to pick up any remaining small pieces. Dispose of the glass in a secure container and thoroughly clean the area with a wet cloth to ensure all shards are removed.
Mercury in glass thermometers pose a greater health hazard if broken, as mercury is a toxic substance that can be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Alcohol in glass thermometers are considered less hazardous as alcohol is not as toxic as mercury. It is still important to clean up any broken thermometer carefully to avoid injury.
To safely clean up a broken glass table, wear thick gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges. Use a broom and dustpan to carefully sweep up the larger pieces of glass. Then, use a damp paper towel or cloth to pick up the smaller shards. Dispose of the glass in a sturdy container and seal it tightly before throwing it away. Finally, thoroughly clean the area with a vacuum cleaner or mop to ensure all glass fragments are removed.
first you clean it off and then you stick i up your but and see what the temperature is.
I found a good website to answer your question. The main point is be careful and avoid the mercury vapors. Mercury is poisonous and can easily be spread. http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/survweb/merchome.pdf
To clean up a broken fluorescent light tube safely, first, ensure you wear gloves and protective eyewear to avoid injury from sharp glass shards. Carefully pick up larger pieces with a damp paper towel and use sticky tape to capture smaller fragments. Place all debris in a sealed plastic bag or container. Finally, follow local guidelines for disposing of the broken tube, as it contains hazardous materials like mercury.
Be public spirited, do it yourself but make sure you do it safely.
To safely dispose of a broken CFL bulb, follow these steps: Open windows and leave the room for at least 15 minutes to allow any mercury vapor to dissipate. Wear gloves and use a damp paper towel to carefully clean up the broken glass and place it in a sealed plastic bag. Use sticky tape to pick up any remaining glass or powder. Place all materials in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center that accepts CFL bulbs. Do not vacuum or sweep up the broken bulb, as this can spread mercury vapor.
bring it out side and smack all the glass out
Sweep up the glass. Vacuum anything else.