SCHOOLS should no longer be using
mercury in the school/classroom. This includes all equipment such
as thermometers.
We are finding that even though the schools removed their mercury
equipment a couple years ago, some schools have an occasional mercury
equipment (usually thermometer) showing up.
We recommend that the importance of mercury equipment disposal be
emphasized for several years to come to avoid an accident that several
west Michigan schools have experienced.
We also recommend that schools keep a spill kit that is easily
accessible on site so a quick response can be made.
QUICK REFERENCE FOR SPILLS