Product substitution is at the heart of pollution prevention and is a viable option for many types of mercury thermometers. In an effort to achieve a mercury free campus, the CMC strongly encourages ...

Since mercury is toxic, most modern thermometers ... Another fascinating type of thermometer is the bimetallic strip thermometer, which works by using two different metals that expand at different ...

SFU EHS will swap your mercury thermometers with non-mercury alternatives for free. Simon Fraser University is committed to eliminating non-essential uses of mercury and mercury-containing products.

If you're still using an old mercury-filled stick thermometer or a strip-type forehead thermometer – which the NHS doesn't recommend – now's probably the time to find a better replacement. Find out ...