Mercury Spills

Incidents involving mercury spills are not as rare as you may think. They can also be dangerous. Mercury can be found in many places including thermostats, wall switches, fluorescent lights, and batteries. It’s important for all employees to be aware of the dangers caused by mercury spills. The goal of this course is to increase the awareness of employees regarding mercury dangers as well as to familiarize you with appropriate procedures in case of a mercury spill.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

Full Course

This version is designed to increase the awareness of school staff members regarding mercury dangers in schools as well as to familiarize you with appropriate procedures in case of a mercury spill.

Duration: 16 minutes

Language: EN

Full Course (en español)

Esta versión es para todo el personal de la escuela .

Duration: 20 minutes

Language: ES

Kirt Poulsen

Author

Kirt Poulsen is the Safety and Industrial Hygiene Manager, BSO/RO, at Utah State University and has significant history as an expert trainer. His certifications include IAQ (Certified Indoor Environmentalist), CERT Trainer, EPA Asbestos Inspector, EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, MSHA Surface and Underground Instructor, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, and more. Kirt’s areas of expertise include Industrial Hygiene, Laboratory Safety and Emergency Response. He also serves as a Biological Safety Officer overseeing the biosafety and select agent programs.

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