Document ID (ISN) | 68722 |
CIS number |
97-594 |
ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1252-X |
Year |
1996 |
Convention or series no. |
Guidance Note MS 12
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Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
Title |
Mercury: Medical guidance notes |
Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Oct. 1996. 5p. 7 ref. Price: GBP 4.00. |
Abstract |
This data sheet describes the toxic effects of mercury and provides guidance on the monitoring and protection of exposed workers. Contents: occupational exposure limits (0.025mg/m3 8h TWA elemental mercury vapour or divalent inorganic compounds); sources of exposure; adsorption and elimination; clinical effects (acute and chronic poisoning, effects on the central nervous systems and kidneys, skin sensitization); control of exposure; notification of mercury poisoning; health surveillance before and during work with mercury; information of employees; exposure to organic mercury compounds. |
Descriptors (primary) |
toxic effects; limitation of exposure; mercury and compounds; United Kingdom |
Descriptors (secondary) |
neurotoxic effects; central nervous system; mercury; renal damage; personal protective equipment; sensitization; medical supervision; urine monitoring; data sheet; information of personnel; notification of occupational diseases |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Mercury and compounds Inorganic substances
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