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must be worn and a respiratory PrOttcuOn Program must your gloves can contaminate the work arca Gold jewel - bc developed by the employer,as outlined is CaUOSHA ry should not be worn when working with mercury,be- re tions(GISO 5144).Then ors a cause the vapors may discolor the metal. for protection aping mercuty vapor are .lied-air Disposal: Mercury can often be recycled. Mercury devices, isbreathing-quality is waste must be disposed of as hazardous waste according delivered to a facepiece or hood. An industrial hygienist to state and ions. Mercury must not be or other knowledgeable person should be consulted to down the sink. (See "Resources" for disposal ensure that the is appropriate and is used cor- . information). reuly. Snhstttutian: The most effective way to reduce - If skin or eye contact with liquid mercury is possr'ble, ous chemical aposures is to use a safer chemical,if one other protective equipment such as or faceahiclds is available The health and safety hazards of the sub- should be worn. Protective clothing should be made of stitute must also be carefully considered,to ensure that a material resistant to mercury,such as rubber. Gloves it is actually safer. However,for most uses of mercury should be replaced frequesitly(especially after f there arc few effective substitutes. with a mercury ham ure),because on RESOURCES • California workers, employers, and health care • Employers who want free,non-mforcement assistance professionals who have questions about the health to evaluate and improve lace health and safety effects of wonkplace chemicals can contact HESIS at can contact the nearest office of the Cal10SH4 C0nsul- 4151.5440-3014. you may can copes from within Caftfor- talon Service: nia Downey 213/861-9993- Fresno 13/861=9943Fresno 209/454-1295 • Employees who need information or assistance con- Sacramento 916/920-6131 ceming workplace health and safery regulations,or who San Diego 619819-3771 want to file a complaint, can contact the nearest office San Francisco 415/557-1725 of Cal/OSHA: •.FOP about deposal of hazardous wastes, Bakersfield San Bernardino contact the nearest regional office of the Califon"a Chico San Diego Concord Sea Francisco Toxic Substance Control Division(T'SCD}: Covina San Jose Sacramento 9161739-3145 Downey San Mateo Berkeley 415/540-ZtW3 Eureka Santa Ana/Anaheim Los Angeles 213/620.2380 Fresno Santa Fe Springs Long Beach 2131590-5950 Long Beach Santa Rosa Los Angeles Stockton • In a medical emergency, call 9-1-1, or contact the Modesto Ukiah nearest Poison Cartrol Center. See "Crisis Hotlines" Oakland Van Nuys listed near the front of your local phone book Redding Ventura Sacramento Vernon/Commerce • HESIS products fad sheets; booklem medical treat- Salina meat pudetine; and WAr ical documents on work- For place chemicals: All publications are free. Some are For the address and telephone number of the available in Spanish or other languages. To request Cal10SHA office nearest yam, look in the publications or a fin and order form,can 4151540-3138, section near the front of the telephone boob under or write HESIS, 2151 Berkeley Way, Room 504, ,,California, Department of Industrial Relations, Bey CA 94704. , Division of Occupational Safety and Health." • Othernesources for employees may include your super- visor,your union,your company health and safety offi- cer,your doctor,or your company doctor- 4 `