Which tool is recommended to safely collect broken glass?

• A. Sweep with a bare broom
• B. Use a whisk to pick up shards
• C. Pick up with gloved hands
• D. Use a dustpan and broom to clean up broken glass

Answer: (D)

The key idea is to minimize contact with dangerous glass and keep the pieces contained as you clean. A dustpan and broom lets you sweep up shards safely without directly handling them, so you can transfer the fragments into a sturdy container for disposal. This approach reduces the chance of cutting yourself or losing small slivers as you clean. Sweeping with a bare broom exposes you to cuts and can scatter pieces; a whisk isn’t designed to gather broken glass and won’t collect small shards effectively; picking up with gloved hands still risks punctures if sharp edges pierce the gloves. So using a dustpan and broom is the safest, most effective method.