1. Have you estimated the extent of the mercury uses in your facility? (if yes, record these estimates and proceed to question 2).

  2. Have you measured the volume of mercury contained in your equipment and supplies? (if yes, record these figures and proceed to question 3).

  3. Have you begun a recycling program? (if yes, briefly describe this program and record the volume of mercury recovered in this process).

  4. Have you computed the amount of mercury and money saved each time an alternative product is substituted for a mercury-containing product? (if yes, briefly describe the original product, the alternative, and the process you used to discover the alternative).

  5. Have you set up a procedure to report mercury spills? (if yes, document the number of reported mercury spills).

  6. Have you displayed your emergency procedures prominently and communicated all facets of your program to all members of your staff? (if yes, prepare a file of your communication pieces to share with other facilities).

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