Safe handling and disposal of fluorescent lamps

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

group D locations of NFPA. Fluorescent lighting will

Lamps must be handled with care and whenever

possible, used lamps should be stored in lamp cartons.

never be used in flammable storage areas unless

approved by Underwriters Laboratories for class 1,

Employees should not intentionally shatter lamps. This

policy will prevent employee exposure to glass

group D locations. Translucent roof panels may be used

fragments and will preclude unnecessary contamination

in single-story buildings to aid in lighting and reduce

from the mercury contained in the lamps. In regard to

lighting costs.

the environment aspects of the disposal of fluorescent

lamps, small quantities can routinely be disposed of in

6-48. Safe handling and disposal of fluorescent

sanitary landfills. If disposal quantities exceed 200

lamps.

lamps per week, specific disposal instruction should be

The principal consideration in handling discarded

requested from the appropriate military department.

fluorescent lamps is the need to minimize breakage.

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