Fluorescent Safety

Safely Handling Fluorescent

Fluorescents are made of glass and can sometimes break. If this happens below is a guide for safely cleaning and disposing of the remnants.

Seven Steps for the Safe Handling of Broken Fluorescents

1. Clear the area for 10-15 minutes, opening windows and doors where possible, this time allows the vapour form inside the fluorescent can disperse.
2. Wash your face and hands immediately.
3. Gather your cleaning equipment: disposable gloves, dust mask, tape paper towels and sealable bag.
4. Gather up the glass and place it into the sealable bag using the tape to pick up any small pieces.
5. Clean the area where the break occurred using a damp paper towel. DO NOT VACUUM.
6. Place the used tape and paper towel in the sealable bag with the glass.
7. Dispose of the sealed bag gloves and mask into the garbage.