An employee in a laboratory drops a flask,resulting in a chemical splash into the employee's eyes,which in turn results in burns to the eyes.Which of the following would be considered the agent?

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Agents represent potential dangers or risk to the health and safety of workers.However,in the case given,the chemical itself caused the damage.If the flask had broken and glass got into the employee's eye,then the flask would be an agent.However,in the case given,the chemical itself caused the damage.The employee is considered the host and the laboratory is considered part of the environment.

An Employee in a Laboratory Drops a Flask,resulting in a Chemical