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Posted By John Royle
I was told, a long time ago that a broken flourescent tube is particularly dangerous, not only as a cutting hazard but the flouresing powder coating inside the tube is a dangerous substance if it gets in the blood stream. Is this still true? What is the powder & what is its effect if it gets into the body via a cut?
My interest:- I teach martial arts in a gym which has open flourescent tubes and I am concerned of the safety aspect.
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Posted By Dave Jackson
John
Just found this on a web site for a recycling company.
'In July 2005, the Government introduced important changes to the Hazardous Waste Regulations, upgrading spent fluorescent tubes, sodium lamps, PC screens and TV’s to hazardous waste.
Disposal of these items releases harmful phosphor dust and toxic mercury vapour'.
So would seem that they are dangerous and you should dispose of them properly.
Dave
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Posted By Manny
John, as far as I am aware the tubes do not present any hazard unless they are broken. I can't see this happening unless the gym is also being used for ball sports.
If a tube gets broken there is possibly a greater risk of one of your students cutting their bare feet on the glass.
Perhaps you could speak to the owner to have them covered.
Manny
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