Watch out for Mercury
Get Help if it spills
Some things in the home may contain mercury
If they break ....
Mercury can spill out‼
► Know what mercury looks like
If the liquid is silver beads - it may be mercury
If the liquid is red or blue - it’s not mercury
► Mercury can cause serious health problems
► If mercury spills… You need to find out
what to do right away‼
► For Help Call … your local health department or the
New York State Department of Health toll free at
1-800-458-1158, extension 2-7810.
For additional information, visit the New York State Department of Health
website at: www.nyhealth.gov/nysdoh/environ/hsees/mercury