Compact Fluorescent
Lights (CFLs) along with more traditional fluorescent lamps are now being
aggressively marketed as environmentally friendly due to their reduced
electricity consumption. Indeed, widespread replacement of incandescent bulbs
with CFLs will greatly reduce electricity demand. However, there are safety
issues that we often forgets ………………….
Ø 
Long
exposure of the shorter-wave ultraviolet
(UV) light that escapes from the CFL can cause health
problems such as skin problems , damaging of tissues etc..
Ø CFL ,used to
work on dimmer switches(if it is
not specifically made to work with dimmers),can dramatically reduces the life
of the lamp and also places you at the risk of fire. Also most photocells, motion sensors and
electric timers are not designed to work with a CFL.
Ø Fluorescent lamps create several hazards if broken. Breaking the glass can cause shrapnel
injuries, along with the release of mercury and other hazardous compounds.
Ø
The most commonly cited
fluorescent lighting hazard is mercury. Fluorescent
and CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. CFLs average less than 4
milligrams of mercury. Mercury vapor is extremely toxic. Even in liquid form, contact
with mercury is considered life-threatening or a "severe" risk to
health. Even very small doses of mercury can cause severe respiratory tract
damage, brain damage, kidney damage, central nervous system damage, and many
other serious medical conditions.
Ø
Flicker and
glare from fluorescent lights can also cause headaches and discomfort. Ever since fluorescent
lighting was introduced in workplaces, there have been complaints about
headaches, eye strain and general eye discomfort. These complaints have been
associated with the light flicker from fluorescent lights.
CFLs MUST BE RECYCLED…
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