If you break glass, what should you do?

If you break glass, what should you do?

• A. Sweep it into the trash
• B. Notify the TA and dispose of the glass in the glass box containers
• C. Rinse and reuse the glass shards
• D. Ignore and continue

Answer: (B)

When glass breaks, it creates sharp hazards that can cut you and others, and it must be disposed of through the proper channels so the waste is handled safely and correctly. The best action is to notify the TA and dispose of the glass in the glass box containers. This ensures trained personnel clean up the shards and that the waste goes to the designated container for glass, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring proper disposal. During cleanup, avoid bare hands—use gloves, a broom and dustpan or tongs to pick up the pieces, then place all shards into the labeled glass waste container. Do not sweep into regular trash, do not rinse and reuse the shards, and do not ignore the incident. Handling it this way protects you and others and keeps lab waste streams properly managed.

When glass breaks, it creates sharp hazards that can cut you and others, and it must be disposed of through the proper channels so the waste is handled safely and correctly. The best action is to notify the TA and dispose of the glass in the glass box containers. This ensures trained personnel clean up the shards and that the waste goes to the designated container for glass, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring proper disposal.

During cleanup, avoid bare hands—use gloves, a broom and dustpan or tongs to pick up the pieces, then place all shards into the labeled glass waste container. Do not sweep into regular trash, do not rinse and reuse the shards, and do not ignore the incident. Handling it this way protects you and others and keeps lab waste streams properly managed.