Abstract: A countertop for use in a fume hood or similar application including a substantially planar member which defines the countertop and a recess defined in the top surface of the countertop and which defines a reservoir for liquid spills. Within the recess there is provided a platform having a top surface that is disposed at a lower level than the level of the top surface of the countertop, but at a higher level than the bottom surface of the recess. A cupsink is provided on the platform. Preferably a safety zone demarcation identifier is provided which is mounted in a groove formed in the countertop. Both the countertop and the indentifier preferably are formed of an acrylic resin.