In the STARR protocol, which step involves collecting the released chemical and any contaminated soil or materials?

In the STARR protocol, which step involves collecting the released chemical and any contaminated soil or materials?

• A. Recover
• B. Abate
• C. Remediate
• D. Secure

Answer: (A)

Recover is the step that directly handles removing danger from the scene by collecting the released pesticide and any contaminated soil, absorbents, or other materials, and placing them into appropriate containment for disposal. This action physically removes the hazardous substance from the environment to prevent further exposure and spread. Abate focuses on reducing the hazard at its source (stopping or limiting the release), Remediate covers cleanup and restoration after the immediate danger is controlled, and Secure is about creating and maintaining a safe perimeter to restrict access. So the act of gathering the spilled chemical and contaminated materials belongs to Recover.

Recover is the step that directly handles removing danger from the scene by collecting the released pesticide and any contaminated soil, absorbents, or other materials, and placing them into appropriate containment for disposal. This action physically removes the hazardous substance from the environment to prevent further exposure and spread. Abate focuses on reducing the hazard at its source (stopping or limiting the release), Remediate covers cleanup and restoration after the immediate danger is controlled, and Secure is about creating and maintaining a safe perimeter to restrict access. So the act of gathering the spilled chemical and contaminated materials belongs to Recover.