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• If a battery shows evidence of leakage, spillage or damage don proper PRE like nitrile gloves and contain in a closed container that is compatible with contents of battery. • Sort battery by type. Alkaline, nickel cadmium and lithium ion shall be stored in separate containers. Lithium ion batteries shall be taped to prevent explosive situation. If unsure how to sort batteries, please consult SSI Environmental Specialist or EH & S Director. Samos shall be stored in a way that will prevent release to the environment. That means the container is closed and sealed at all times unless placing lamps in the container. • Fluorescent tubes & bulbs, high intensity discharge (HID), metal halide, sodium, and neon bulbs contain mercury vapor that can be released into the environment when broken. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause nerve damage and birth defects • Broken lamps are to be cleaned up immediately and contents stored in a compatible, closed container. DO NOT USE A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP BROKEN BULBS. IT MAY SPREAD THE MERCURY POWDER OR VAPOR. Glass fines and powder should be cleaned up with a damp paper towel or tape. All material used to clean and broken lamp shall be placed in a sealable plastic bag and stored in a container that not allow release to the environment. Notify Environmental Specialist of EH &S Director of any broken lamps. MercuEy containing equipment like switches/thermostats are stored as to prevent release to the environment. • Any mercury switch, thermostat, pressure/vacuum gauge shall be placed in a sealable plastic bag then placed in a container that is packaged as to prevent breakage during storage or transportation. • ANY RELEASE OF MERCURY IS NOT TO BE CLEANED BY ANY SSI EMPLOYEE. DENY ACCESS TO CONTAMINATED AREA, CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST OF EH &S DIRECTOR IMMEDIATLEY