Additional Mercury Resources

CDC/ATSDR Resources and Studies

ATSDR - Health Consultation - Durand Mercury Incident, Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan
A public health assessment detailing the findings and actions after vials of mercury were found at the Durand High School in Durand, MI.

ATSDR ToxFAQs
An ATSDR fact sheet summarizing frequently asked questions about mercury.

ATSDR Toxicological Profile - Mercury
An in-depth review of the adverse effects of mercury exposure. Includes information about mercury, exposure and health effects.

CDC’s Third National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Spotlight on Mercury
Information on levels of mercury in the U.S. population.

Chemical Agent Briefing Sheet
Current and relevant scientific information on specific high profile chemicals for public officials, business leaders, concerned citizens, and others to use in their work. The series presents a detailed overview of high profile hazardous materials that people may encounter during daily activities.

Fact Sheets

• Cleaning Up Mercury Spills in Your House (PDF - 351KB)
• Evaluating Mercury Exposure: Information for Health Care Providers (PDF - 164KB)
• Health Effects of Mercury Exposure (PDF - 395KB)
• Mercury Quick Facts for School Nurses (PDF - 815KB)

MMWR: Measuring Exposure to an Elemental Mercury Spill — Dakota County, Minnesota, 2004
A February, 2005 report that summarizes the response to an elemental mercury exposure.

MMWR: Elemental Mercury Releases Attributed to Antiques --- New York, 2000--2006
Metallic (i.e., elemental) mercury, a heavy, silvery odorless liquid, is in common household products such as thermostats and thermometers. Lesser-known household sources of elemental mercury include certain antique or vintage items such as clocks, barometers, mirrors, and lamps.

Mercury Report - Children’s Exposure to Elemental Mercury: A National Review of Exposure Events

National Alert: A Warning About Continuing Patterns of Metallic Mercury Exposure
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly issued an alert to the general public about the continuing pattern of metallic mercury exposure in children and teenagers and in persons using certain folk medicines or participating in certain ethnic or religious practices.

NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards - Mercury

NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Mercury



Resources from Other Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency - Mercury

New York State Department of Health's Initiative to Protect School-Aged Children from Mercury Exposure
Mercury spills can pose serious health risks and often require a costly cleanup. Under the "Partnership to Reduce Mercury in Schools" more than 20 partners in New York State collaborated to develop a packet of NINE NEW BROCHURES to help school personnel identify mercury sources and reduce or remove the risk of a mercury spill. These brochures provide practical and cost-effective strategies for reducing the risk of mercury exposure, cover a wide range of important topics and target various stakeholders such as science teachers, school nurses and superintendents of buildings and grounds. The brochures are being used extensively in support of mercury removal projects across New York State.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Safety and Health Topics: Mercury