[Noisebridge-discuss] mercury on the table?

[Jacob Appelbaum]

Sai Emrys wrote:
> SFFD info:
> 
> Disposal (~5lb/day free w/ proof of SF residence): http://www.norcalwaste.com/
> 
> 1. Spill kit: Sawdust for first pass
> 
> 2. Treat with neutralization agents:
> Calcium sulfide
> Sodium thiosulphate wash
> 
> 3. Dilute and wash repeatedly, consider all materials used
> contaminated & dispose per above
> 
> Turns out that SFFD does *not* have a vapor analyzer, and only does
> mitigation assistance; they punt to private cleanup companies for
> serious shit (example given: breakage of doctor's blood pressure
> machine w/ exposure of several teaspoons of mercury).
> 
> So... can we get hold of those neutralization agents?
> 

I'm in Brazil or I'd help out with this. I think we can get consensus to
have Noisebridge pay for these things (within reason, I bet it's
reasonable). If you're really as keen about this as you seem to be,
please take the initiative. Everyone else will appreciate it.

Best,
Jake