What should the lab do to prepare for the Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program?
The Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program is a 1-for-1 exchange program. As such, the labs should conduct an internal pre-survey to identify and locate all the mercury thermometers in their laboratory as well as applications / processes which require a thermometer. Barnstead International personnel have conducted similar exchange programs at other institutions and are knowledgeable about the typical types of thermometers utilized in a laboratory. However, the exchange program will be more successful and facilitated by the labs completion of the pre-survey. How can I help coordinate the Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program for my laboratory and/or Department? Departments and laboratories can help coordinate the Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program for their areas by providing EHS with their contact information. EHS will work with the contacts to facilitate the exchange program in their areas. Please register online to be a contact for your area(s). Are you using the right type of thermom
