Loss Prevention Hot Topics: Halide/Mercury Vapor Light ALERT

AGRIP sent its contacts a special alert related to dangers posed at indoor recreation or multi-purpose facilities by certain types of metal halide or mercury vapor light bulbs. This should be of concern to any persons who may use or go to such facilities or who may be responsible for the lights at such facilities.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has determined that broken non self-extinguishing “R” type metal halide and mercury vapor light bulbs have caused injury to people by exposing them to short-wave ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These types of bulbs are often used in gyms and multi-purpose facilities. Additional information on this hazard is posted on the FDA Web Site. 

Questions? Comments?

For more information or if you have a question about this hazard, contact Edwin Thompson or Charles Hueter at 800-482-7276, extension 6305.