220-1002 · Question #467
A user spills a small amount of toner from a laser printer onto the floor. Which of the following is the safest way to clean up the toner?
The correct answer is A. Use a wet/dry vacuum. Laser printer toner is an extremely fine powder that poses a respiratory and fire hazard if dispersed into the air. A wet/dry vacuum (ideally fitted with a HEPA or toner-rated filter) safely contains the particles without scattering them. Using a broom and dustpan (B) would…
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A user spills a small amount of toner from a laser printer onto the floor. Which of the following is the safest way to clean up the toner?
Options
- AUse a wet/dry vacuum.
- BUse a broom and a dust pan
- CUse damp paper towels.
- DSpray the toner with canned air.
How the community answered
(64 responses)- A88% (56)
- B8% (5)
- C2% (1)
- D3% (2)
Explanation
Laser printer toner is an extremely fine powder that poses a respiratory and fire hazard if dispersed into the air. A wet/dry vacuum (ideally fitted with a HEPA or toner-rated filter) safely contains the particles without scattering them. Using a broom and dustpan (B) would launch fine particles into the air, creating an inhalation risk. Damp paper towels (C) can cause toner to smear and bond to surfaces, making cleanup harder and potentially damaging flooring. Spraying with canned air (D) is the worst option-it would blast toner particles throughout the room, creating a serious inhalation hazard.
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