Report on Training Video on Cleanup and Temporary Storage of Mercury Waste for Health Care Facilities

There is limited awareness in health care workers about the health risks posed by exposure to mercury. However, mercury is present in a variety of products used in healthcare practices, such as sphygmomanometers, patient-care thermometers, dental amalgams and laboratory chemicals, among others. Mercury products and devices in a hospital setting can also affect the downstream environment, when ending up in aquatic systems and the atmosphere through improper disposal. Currently, there are safe and cost-effective non-mercury alternatives available for all uses of mercury in health care.