You walk into the laboratory and find a chemical container on its side, with all of its fluid leaking out onto the floor. Of the following, what should you do?

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You walk into the laboratory and find a chemical container on its side, with all of its fluid leaking out onto the floor. Of the following, what should you do?

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  1. Cover the spill, secure and clear the area, and call the EOC help line.

  2. Make sure you wear gloves before cleaning up the spill. Put all cleanup material in a hazardous materials red bag.

  3. Secure the area, dilute the spill with water, and call housekeeping to clean up.