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Phase Out MERCURY In Your Lab

January 9, 2019

EHSO is continuing its campaign to encourage researchers to phase out mercury thermometers from their labs. EHSO will provide, free of charge, a 1 for 1 replacement of existing mercury thermometers, with red, alcohol filled thermometers. Click here for the Mercury Thermometer Exchange Request Form. If you have additional questions, please contact your EHSO building […]

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How To Identify Mercury Thermometers in Your Lab

May 1, 2017

When suitable and effective alternatives are available, we recommend discontinuing the use of mercury thermometers. To aid researchers in this effort, EHSO is exchanging mercury thermometers in your lab for safe, blue alcohol filled thermometers. Participation is easy! Complete the exchange request e-form, available at ehso.emory.edu. The EPA has some questions you can ask to […]

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NEW Mercury Thermometer Exchange Campaign

January 3, 2017

EHSO is launching a new campaign to encourage researchers to phase out mercury thermometers from their labs by participating in an exchange program. EHSO will provide, free of charge, a 1 for 1 replacement of existing mercury thermometers, with red, alcohol filled thermometers. This new campaign builds on our continuing efforts to remove un-needed, unwanted […]

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The Global Phase-Out of Mercury Thermometers

May 1, 2014

Several governmental agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are jump-starting an effort to phase out mercury (Hg) thermometers from common use.  At Emory University, we want to follow the same precedent and also raise awareness about the dangers of mercury.  Below are some quick facts about Hg thermometers […]

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