Broken Flourescent lamps

[ptero]

We have about 20 4' T8 tubes in a show. I am concerned about finding the right thing to do in case of breakage. What? Me worry? It just could be about the 6 basketballs on stage!

I am aware of mercury vapor danger plus toxic materials to be addressed. These all have RoscoSleeves for coloring which is a clear sleeve with end-caps that contain the lamp. The sleeves may or may not help contain 'stuff'. Maybe there is a distinction between fracture vs catastrophic breakage.

Are concerns any different in a theatre space vs in a small room at office or home? Would Hg vapor be dispersed within a certain sq footage? I would think something smaller than the space but is there a definable line?

I am looking around and seeing recommendations. It's the twist of being in performance for the public and trying to plan appropriate response.

Thanks for any input.


edit title: LAMPS. oy. amps.

 

[techieman33]

You can buy a safety sleeve for a regular T8 lamp, or you can buy Shat-R-Shield lamps that already come coated with a material to contain the breakage of the lamp.

 

[derekleffew]

http://www2.epa.gov/cfl/cleaning-broken-cfl
http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/chemicals/hsees/mercury/fluorescent_lamps.htm
http://www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/eh/BulbRecycling.htm
http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/Ho...WasteRecyclingRefuse/RecyclingGuide/CFLBulbs/

 

[ptero]

Thanks for looking around derekleffew, two of those were new to me and helpful. Looks like pretty consistent recommendations for what to do from everyone.

Thanks again