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There is a hazardous chemical spill INSIDE your dental office. What is the BEST immediate action?

  1. Turn on the ventilation system
  2. Cover your nose with a wet cloth and remain
  3. Stay as low as possible to avoid fumes
  4. Exit the area immediately and call emergency services
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Correct answer: D. Exit the area immediately and call emergency services

For a hazardous chemical spill inside the office, the priority is to evacuate the area immediately and contact emergency services (call 911/poison control). Staff should not attempt to clean up unknown hazardous spills. The difference from the outdoor scenario: when the hazard is inside, evacuation is appropriate. SDS (Safety Data Sheets) should be consulted. Covering nose with a wet cloth is not adequate protection for chemical exposure.

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