Maria works as a phlebotomist in a lab. She accidentally drops liquid that is added to the blood that she draws. This is an example of what?

The liquid is a chemical, and Maria has accidentally released it by dropping it. An accidental release of a chemical is a chemical spill. An MSDS is a document about chemical safety, while emergency preparedness and a safety precaution are broader safety concepts.

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