Mercury
Elemental mercury is a hazardous metal that can cause serious health problems. Elemental
mercury vapors can affect many different areas of the brain, the nervous system, and their
associated functions. Children and fetuses are most vulnerable to the serious health effects of
mercury.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) jointly issued an alert to the general public
warning of the health dangers associated with mercury exposure.
On page 3 of the Mercury Response Guide, you can find the Mercury Vapor Action Levels, which are recommended cleanup and health and safety action levels.