Q & A of the Day – Are low energy lamps hazardous? - Voltimum UK - Electrical Installation Products and Contracting

Q & A of the Day – Are low energy lamps hazardous? - Voltimum UK - Electrical Installation Products and Contracting: "All fluorescent light sources such as linear lamps or CFLs (energy saving) contain mercury. Almost all offices/schools are lit with fluorescent tubes and occasionally they break through external forces. The mercury content is less then 5mg - less than that contained on a pinhead. The accepted way of dealing with mercury spillage is to sprinkle sulphur powder that will combine with Hg to form mercury sulphide. The resulting residue can easily be swept away and disposed of at a licensed site. The biggest danger is from broken glass. It does not cost £1000, or anywhere near that"