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BUMEDINST 6260.30A
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Mercury Control Program for Dental Treatment Spaces
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Purpose for BUMEDINST 6260.30A
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Est. minimum handling procedures for elemental mercury in dental treatment spaces to minimize pers exposure and environmental contaminiation. Does not apply to organic mercury compounds.
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At what temp does mercury vaporize?
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Room temp
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What is a misture of several metalk including mercury that has reduced the potential for mercury exposure during routine dental procedures?
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Dental amalgam
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Although mercury in the form of dental amalgam is very stable, it should be disposed of how?
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recycled
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What must be removed prior to Dental personnel work with mercury-bearing materials (amalgam or scrap amalgam)?
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All Jewelry which could potentially become contaminated and permanently damaged
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All work surfaces must be made of?
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Impervious material, preferably stainless steel or plastic laminate
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What technique must personnel use when handling amalgam?
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"no-touch"
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After trituation of the pre-encapsulated amalgam, what must personnel use while loading the amalgam carrier?
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An amalgam well
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How often are amalgamator enclosures inspected for mercury globules?
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weekly, they must be cleaned following enclosure
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Referring to the Amalgamators, capsules, and any other items which may be contaminated with mercury must be stored in impervious catch trays and checked for mercury droplets how often?
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weekly
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Who may disassemble an amalgamator?
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Only a qualified dental repair specialist
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T/F Amalgam scraps can be stored dry without eceeding any personnel exposure level for mercury vapors in the breathing zone of dentists and techs.
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True
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T/F Based on 40 CFR, Part 261, dental amalgam does not qualify as a recyclable material.
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True
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Are dental amalgam scraps considered a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste?
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YES
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All dental scraps must be transferred to the local DRMO in what type of container and labeled how?
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Tightly closed unbreakable container.
Label container and all documentation as "RCRA Hazardous Waste-Dental Scrap Metal" |
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What type of preferred floor covering material is used for DTRS? What is NOT permitted?
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Vinyl sheet
Carpet |
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Mercury decontaminant must be readily available for immediate mising and application to a contaminated surface, what is it called?
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HgX
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Who must be contacted to test the docontaminated area and equipment for residual mercury after a spill and cleanup procedures are complete?
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Congnizant Industrial Hygiene Office
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For shipboard only, all mercury-contaminated waste, including scrap amalgam must be disposed of how?
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Collected, packaged with a double boundary of confinement using plastic bags, sealable drums, or polyethylene bottles , and labeled.
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