You arrive at your research lab and notice a chemical spill on the
benchtop dripping onto the floor. None of your lab mates are around and
you are unsure what the substance is. What should you do?

Question

You arrive at your research lab and notice a chemical spill on the 
benchtop dripping onto the floor. None of your lab mates are around and 
you are unsure what the substance is. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Leave the area, warn others nearby, and report the spill to Campus Safety & Security.

Answer

Pour water on the spill to dilute it.

Answer

Attempt to clean it up immediately using paper towels.

Answer

Ignore the spill if it does not appear to be causing harm.

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