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“It was common to be exposed to smashed mercury filled spectral calibration lamps in astronomy.”

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“When I worked at Columbia University and Dartmouth College we would handle the rubber filled mercury mirror support system with bare hands and no respiratory protection. What was ironic was that we were visually inspecting it for leaks and that microscopic leaks could be entering our bodies through our bare skin and respiratory tracts. I had no industry recognized training in correctly handling mercury systems, dealing with unexpected spills, the health hazards and the correct storage protocols. When I reflect on the mercury filled rubber mirror support band, it was just one of the many incompetence's that astronomers were subjecting their unsuspecting staff to.”

“Although your heart is in the right place, let’s take a fresh look at all you’ve been told about seeking Enlightenment: Not only beautiful; sadly, that teaching is also probably wrong. Why? Quite simply, it’s outdated”