Responding to Mercury Spills | FLIR PRIMED | CBRNE Training

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Channel: Teledyne FLIR · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Watch Episode 26 then download the FLIR PRIMED Checklist at http://FLIR.com/PRIMED. Mercury - it is the only liquid elemental metal and can be found in many common household items. Exposure can cause symptoms ranging from muscle weakness to nerve loss and, in cases of prolonged exposure, irreversible damage to kidneys and the nervous system. In FLIR PRIMED Episode 26, Grant Coffey uncovers what items to keep at the ready and how to respond to a small mercury spill.

FLIR PRIMED is a CBRNE Training Video Series. Every few weeks, we deliver best practices, industry insights, and real-life experiences that help you stay prepared. Each episode is accompanied by a field checklist or downloadable guide that you can use right now! See more at FLIR.com/PRIMED

The information contained in this video is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This video is not intended as a substitute for formal training. FLIR makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability with respect to any content contained in this video and disclaims any liability for any damage or injury of any kind that may result from the use or misuse of the information contained in this video.

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