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Procedures for Disposal of UVC Blubs
AUVS technology uses bulbs with lower mercury content than typical overhead lighting, and cleaning
should follow the practices required by your facility and in accord with applicable regulations. As a
guideline, if bulbs are broken, ventilate the area where the breakage occurred. Clean up with mercury
vacuum cleaner or other suitable means that avoid dust and mercury vapor generation. Take usual
precautions for collection of broken glass. Clean up requires specail care due to mercury droplet
proliferation. Place materials in closed containers to avoid generating dust. It is the responsibility of the
generator to ensure proper classification of waste products. To that end, TCLP tests should be conducted
on all waste products to determine the ultimate disposition in accordance with all applicable federal, state
and local regulations.
Special Handling Information for Broken UVC Blubs
Ventilation: Use adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure levels below the
permissible exposure limit (PEL) or threshold limit value (TLV) limits. If such ventilation is unavailable,
use respirators as specified below.
Respitory Protection: Use appropriate NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
approved respirator if airborne dust concentrations exceed the PEL or TVL limits. All appropriate
requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910134 should be met.
Eye Protection: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) specified safety glasses,
goggles or face shield are recommended if bulbs are broken.
Hygienic Practices: After handling broken bulbs, wash thoroughly before eating, smoking or
using the toilet facilities.
In the event that a UV Box bulb arrives in a broken condition and is still inside the bag, keep
the bag sealed and discard the UV Box bulb in accord with the practices required by your
facility and with applicable regulations. Contact your carrier for procedures to file a damaged
goods claim.
Check your local or regional specific occupational safety standards for any additional
procedures or precautions required for the handling of broken UVC bulbs.