When liquid mercury (also known as elemental or metallic mecury) is spilled, it forms droplets that can accumulate in the tiniest of spaces and then emit vapors into the air.  Mercury vapor in the air is odorless, colorless, and very toxic.  All mercury spills, regardless of quantity, should be treated seriously.  Items containing mercury are commonly found in many industrial, commercial, and residential settings, and should be removed prior to demolition, although in many cases it may not be the demolition contractor's responsibility to do so.  Moran Environmental Recovery is a specialized contractor experienced with mercury.  Utilizing the proper worker protections, Moran can handle mercury from all of these various devices:

Commercial/Industrial Heating & Cooling Equipment
Elemental Mercury and Compounds
Freezers
Mercury Containing Flame Sensors
Mercury Containing Float Switches
Mercury Containing Flow Meters
Mercury Containing Gas-Fired Devices with Pilot Lights and Flame Sensors
Mercury Containing Manometers/Barometers
Mercury Gas Flow Regulators
Mercury Thermometers
Rubber Floors/Mercury-Containing Gym Floors
Sump Pumps and Septic Tanks
Fluorescent Lamps
High Intensity Discharge Lamps
Mercury-Containing Switches
Mercury-Containing Thermostats
Silent Wall Switches

When people are affected by a mercury spill, the Moran Environmental team gets them decontaminated as quickly as possible and works diligently with on-site representatives to ensure that minimum disruption and exposure occurs.