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To: Brumar89 who wrote (381718)	9/9/2010 7:08:38 AM
From: Brumar89	1 Recommendation of 793928

More - re CFL's and children and pregnant women: ct.gov ...... Health experts do not expect to see illness from exposure to broken CFLs in most people. This is because CFLs contain such a small amount of mercury. However, even small exposures can affect the developing brain and central nervous system in fetuses and young children. This is why pregnant women and young children should stay out of a room where a CFL has broken until several days after the clean-up. ...... Tips To Prevent Breaking CFLs In the Home Consider not using CFLs in playrooms, children’s bedrooms, and other areas where there may be an increased chance of bulb breakage. [ And what alternative are you allowing people, oh beneficient government overlord? ] Consider putting a drop cloth on the floor when changing CFLs. [ You've got to be kidding. ] Consider not storing too many spent CFLs in the home before recycling. This reduces the chance of accidental breakages. ......

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