I have just been shown a Safety Alert warning of the health dangers from a broken energy saving light bulb. I did a search of the forums but could not find what I was looking for.

A quick Google search seem to back up the advice on the alert stating the evacuation of the room for 15 minutes, not using a Hoover etc, etc This advise dates back to 2008 however and seems very much OTT to me.

I understand that they do contain minuscule amounts of mercury, have a definite flicker that may affect people and can get very hot.
But are they that much different from the old florescent tubes we used to have?
Can anyone point me to recognised and accepted practise for dealing with these items?

Thanks

David

Thanks Jay

David