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Here is some sample content from Mercury Handling:

	PURPOSE: To provide all employees with information regarding the potential hazards of mercury. GENERAL: Mercury is a heavy silver-white metallic element that produces a poisonous vapor and may cause birth defects. The following equipment may include mercury: Thermometers Sphygmomanometers Barometers Maintenance measuring devices Specialized medical devices Symptoms of Exposure Include: Acute exposure: Acute inhalation of mercury vapor may result in toxicity including chills, nausea, general malaise, tightness in the chest, chest pains, dyspnea, cough, stomatitis, gingivitis,...
Second excerpt:
	...disposable container Mercury vacuum hand pump Stainless steel adapted tube Face mask Impervious disposable container PROCEDURE: Notify to respond immediately to a mercury spill. Isolate the contaminated area. Large Spills: Put on applicable personal protective equipment. Mercury droplets will be picked up with the mercury vacuum. To pick up mercury droplets in small cracks use the stainless steel adaptor tool. Small Droplet Spills: Put on applicable personal protective...