Mercury spill

Subject: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:37 am

What's up with this and why such a big deal???I used to break thermometers when I was young to play with the mercury-and I'm fine scratch

Haz-mat crews took their clothes and other belongings in case they were contaminated. The students were given white haz-mat jump suits and told to go home and shower.

http://www.kwch.com/global/story.asp?s=8210695

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:44 pm

What's up with this and why such a big deal???I used to break thermometers when I was young to play with the mercury-and I'm fine

The above statement explains alot Very Happy

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:58 pm

I enjoyed playing with mercury too as a child....ate alot of lead paint too.

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:22 pm

Back in the early 80's, I scrapped iron, copper, etc. The old street lights had mercury in them and we would put it in a jar, that was some heavy stuff!!!

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:28 pm

Ask NB about Mercury....

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:29 pm

I knew you'd say something.

I plead the fifth. I had no idea they were gonna clear the hospital floor and bring in a hazmat team.

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:34 pm

And that was how many years ago?

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:35 pm

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:37 pm

1,995 years ago? lol j/k

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:38 pm

Subject: Re: Mercury spill Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:38 pm

Yup, she's a vampire.