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Students’ Workshop on Mercury
Source: Toxics Link, Date: , 2014
Toxics Link conducted a workshop on bio-medical waste for
students on 14 July, 2014 at Mira Public School, Janak Puri, New Delhi. The
workshop aimed at making students aware on the use of mercury
and its health hazards, and also making them realize the urgency of taking
remedial action at home and school. Students from 11th and 12th
standard from all
the streams - including science, arts and commerce, participated in the
workshop. During the workshop, a documentary
titled "Mission Mercury Free" was shown, which showcased the dangers
of using mercury and its remedial actions. Thereafter the students were briefly
explained about the use of mercury, the diseases that are caused by it, and how
mercury use can be reduced. The workshop ended with queries from students and a
short quiz.
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