Explain how to prevent mercury contamination

What will be an ideal response?


To prevent mercury poisoning, the following precautions should be taken:
1. Never touch amalgam or mercury with bare hands.
2. Enclose scrap amalgam in a tight container with used x-ray fixer or prepared mercury solution.
3. Prevent mercury spills; if spill occurs, use manufactured collection spill kit.
4. When removing worn or broken amalgam restoration, always use water with the high-speed handpiece.
5. Request that a governmental agency monitor mercury levels.

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