Which step involves placing gloves on during the spill-clean process?

• A. Step 3
• B. Step 1
• C. Step 2
• D. Step 5

Answer: (A)

Placing gloves on early in a spill-cleaning sequence establishes a protective barrier before you touch any contaminated material. The hands are the most likely route for skin exposure, so donning gloves right at the start prevents direct contact with the spill and helps prevent spreading contaminants to other surfaces or to yourself. Once the gloves are on, you can safely proceed with containment and cleanup actions, knowing your hands are protected.

If gloves aren’t put on at the beginning, you risk exposing the skin during initial contact with the spill and while moving materials or setting up containment, which undermines safety and increases the chance of cross-contamination. Other steps in the procedure typically involve planning, notifying others, or performing cleanup tasks, but they don’t provide the same immediate protection as having gloves on before you begin handling the spill.