While assisting in the laboratory, a medical assistant notices that a container with a biohazard symbol has been knocked over, and its liquid contents are now splattered on the floor. Proper protocol requires immediate action. What is the FIRST step the medical assistant should take after ensuring their own safety and that of others?
Call a professional cleaning service to handle the spill
Notify others in the immediate area to avoid the spill
Put on two pairs of gloves before cleaning up the spill
Clean the spill immediately with paper towels