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 Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Mercury
LB Medwaste delivers the solution to what is likely the single greatest risk of mercury exposure in the work place. Many places use fluorescent bulbs because they convert electricity into illumination three to five times as efficiently as incandescent lights, so they use less energy and the lamp life is longer. Unfortunately, these same bulbs present an occupational hazard since they contain ingredients such as: fluorine, neon, lead powder and the toxic heavy metal Mercury. Humans and animals can be hurt from Mercury found in drinking water, landfills can be poisoned, and toxic fumes are put in the air we breathe. This has led Wisconsin to outlaw regular trash disposal of fluorescent bulbs because it is very likely that the bulbs will be broken during handling.
Amalgam Buckets
LB Medwaste Services safely and securely helps facilities dispose of dental amalgam that is a potential health hazard. Amalgam waste is generated by a dentist when he or she fills cavities, restores teeth, or pulls a filled tooth. This composite is typically one half mercury and the other half consists of silver, tin and copper. Small amounts of zinc, indium, palladium or cadmium may also be included. Storing amalgam waste in a closed container for recycling is the recommended method of management. LB Medwaste provides a tracking device and certificate of destruction for your facility to keep your work place safe.
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Liability of Mercury.
Mercury, or quicksilver, is one of the most useful and also one of the most deadly heavy metals found in our daily lives. Recent studies have connected exposure to Mercury with increased risk of heart attack in men and to neurological disorders in children. Regulation of this threat to the environment and to living things occurs at the state, local and federal levels. Laws including the EPA enforcement of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) need to be strictly adhered to. Proper disposal of universal waste includes Mercury containing lamps, batteries, and medical and electrical equipment and devices.
Your company may be at risk of severe financial penalties, criminal prosecution and long-term liability if products which contain Mercury are not treated and recycled in the correct manner.
Your company may be at risk of severe financial penalties, criminal prosecution and long-term liability if products which contain mercury are improperly recycled.
Call LB Medwaste Services at 888.526.3392 for more information on this cost-effective service.
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