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A chemical spill occurs OUTSIDE the office. What is the most appropriate action?
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Correct answer: C. Remain indoors
✓ C) Remain indoors is correct.
For an outdoor chemical spill (hazmat situation), shelter-in-place is the standard protocol: remain indoors, seal gaps, and await official instructions. Going outside would expose you to the chemical. Turning on ventilation could draw contaminated air inside. Lying on the ground is dangerous as some vapors are heavier than air, concentrating at ground level.
For an outdoor chemical spill (hazmat situation), shelter-in-place is the standard protocol: remain indoors, seal gaps, and await official instructions. Going outside would expose you to the chemical. Turning on ventilation could draw contaminated air inside. Lying on the ground is dangerous as some vapors are heavier than air, concentrating at ground level.
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