What is the safety procedure if mercury is spilled?

Answer 1

It depends on what was spilled. Milk? Chemicals? Oil? The first thing to do is to contain the spill. This is important from milk to Oil. If you don't keep it from spreading, your problems will increase. If it is a chemical, look for the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information on the package. They will give you a toll free number to call. They will give you information about the chemical and what to do in case of an emergency. Good luck. Remember, Don't cry over spilled milk.

Answer 2

• Pick it up from nonabsorbent surfaces with a vacuum equipped with a Mercury liquid trap and a High Efficiency Filter to prevent small particles from being blown out the exhaust.
• Use chemical absorbents to capture the small amount not removed by vacuum
• Avoid skin contact with the liquid mercury
• Prevent people from walking in the area until after the clean up
• Remove and discard contaminated absorbent materials (cloth, leather, etc)
• If you do not have access to the appropriate equipment and are not trained in the process, keep people out of the area and call in someone who does have the proper training and equipment.

Answer 3

In the event of a mercury spill, it is important to evacuate the area immediately and ventilate the space. Do not touch the spilled mercury with bare hands, and use gloves and a mask if available. Use a mercury spill kit to clean up the spill following proper procedures and regulations.