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I have heard talk of really getting ill from breathing the fumes from these new type of flourescent lightbulbs that everyone is changing over to in order to save on their electric bill. I am talking about the ones that screw into ceiling fans, lamps, or any regular light socket. Do these bulbs release radon gases that could pose a hazzard to humans when they are blown?
The hazards you are talking about would be from the mercury in the florescent lights. I would avoid breathing it in, but don’t be too concerned, it would take a lot of broken bulbs to cause problems. The gas is referred to as mercury vapor.
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There are very strict laws here for getting rid of fluorescent tubes. We have to wear aprons gloves and face shields. I would try and avoid getting near a broken tube until the dust settles. then I would try to vacuum it up with a dust mask and goggles.
Safety first. You can fix the light not yourself.