Are the new light bulbs safe to use?

Question

I've heard that they are dangerous to use, and the reports I've read say that they are hazardous. I know they are supposed to save energy but is it worth the risk?

Answer 1

They are very safe to use. I use them all the time. As for the mercury, since when? Same goes for getting them wet. Only time you shouldn't get them wet is when you go to s***w them into the light socket. If you don't do that, especially while standing in water, then you're fine.

Answer 2

Ahem. Trust it the local news to make the most mundane things sound as risky as juggling tire irons on a broken escalator wile pouring maple syrup all over yourself. Anyway, they do contain mercury, but it's not a terrible amount. There's an urband legend about the EPA requiring a hazmat over it, but in truth you can just sweep up the glass if you drop them. Just be careful, because mercury is pretty ugly.

Answer 3

NO THEY R NOT DANGERUS TO USE JUST DONT GET IT WET ITS ALL OK