A CBSA officer notices an unmarked container leaking a hazardous substance in a warehouse in their port of entry. What is the immediate priority, from an occupational health and safety perspective? A) Attempt to identify the substance and clean it up immediately. B) Notify the supervisor, evacuate the immediate area, and secure the scene. C) Determine the legal owner of the container to issue a fine. D) Continue with other duties, assuming it's a minor spill.

Question: A CBSA officer notices an unmarked container leaking a hazardous substance in a warehouse in their port of entry. What is the immediate priority, from an occupational health and safety perspective?

A) Attempt to identify the substance and clean it up immediately. B) Notify the supervisor, evacuate the immediate area, and secure the scene. C) Determine the legal owner of the container to issue a fine. D) Continue with other duties, assuming it's a minor spill.

Answer options:

• Attempt to identify the substance and clean it up immediately. ✅ Notify the supervisor, evacuate the immediate area, and secure the scene.
• Determine the legal owner of the container to issue a fine.
• Continue with other duties, assuming it's a minor spill.

Correct answer: Notify the supervisor, evacuate the immediate area, and secure the scene.

Explanation: In a hazardous material situation, the immediate priority is always personnel safety. This involves isolating the hazard, ensuring others are safe, and alerting appropriate authorities before any attempt at cleanup or investigation.