I read that Fluorescent bulbs can cause skin damage due to the mercury in them, !
Question: If broken. They are also unhealthy because of the spectrum of light they give off when lit - but that won't cause skin damage. The effects are illness and psychological.
EDIT: Here is a link that just came across my inbox for an article about the dangers of fluorescent bulbs: http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live...
Answers: If broken. They are also unhealthy because of the spectrum of light they give off when lit - but that won't cause skin damage. The effects are illness and psychological.
EDIT: Here is a link that just came across my inbox for an article about the dangers of fluorescent bulbs: http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live...
Only if you break them, pick up the mercury and play with it for a couple of hours. Just dispose of them at places like Home Depot who'll recycle them properly and you'll be fine. If you do break one, use paper towels or newspapers to clean up the spill and take it to Home Depot to recycle.