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How should Asbestos waste be disposed of?
Single wrapped & labelled
Double wrapped & labelled
In taped up rubble bags
What does the HSE recommend when selling anything containing Asbestos?
There is no guidance on this
You should not buy or sell anything that contains Asbestos
It should be appropriately labelled
Is a Risk Assessment required before any work around Asbestos begins?
Yes
No
Only if the work is on a domestic premises
How many deaths are estimated to be caused annually by Asbestos in the UK?
50
500
5000
Which of these statements is true?
Asbestos fibres are safe in small quantities when working outdoors
Asbestos fibres are safe if you are wearing a protective mask
All Asbestos fibres are dangerous
What does ACM stand for?
Asbestos Containing Material
Asbestos Contamination Management
Asbestos Cleaning Material
What diseases can exposure to Asbestos cause?
Diabetes
Arthritis
Mesothelioma
What should you do if you think you have come across Asbestos whilst working?
Be very careful not to disturb it
Call the Health and Safety Executive at the end of your shift
Stop work immediately, warn your colleagues, and report to your supervisor
Which legislation tells us about how to protect workers from Asbestos?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
How can you tell if you have been exposed to Asbestos fibres?
You can normally see them
There is no way of telling if you’ve been exposed to Asbestos fibres
Asbestos fibres have a chalky taste
Who is responsible for checking whether a premises contains Asbestos?
The local Council
The Health and Safety Executive
The premises owner
How long can it take from initial exposure to diagnosis for some Asbestos related diseases?
4 weeks
4 months
40 years
How can Asbestos be identified?
It’s flaky
It’s blue
It can be difficult to identify as it is often mixed with other materials
Do employers have to provide workers with Personal Protective Clothing for work with Asbestos?
Yes
No
Only if the work lasts for more than 24 hours
Is a licence required to remove Asbestos?
Yes
No
Only if it is to be disposed of on public ground
When was Asbestos use finally banned in the UK?
1975
1999
2010
Which is NOT a type of Asbestos?
Creosote
Crysotile
Amosite
In the event suspected exposure to Asbestos, what is the first thing you should do?
Stop working
Turn off any ventilation
Warn others
If you come across any material that you think could contain Asbestos what should you do?
Try and work out if it is Asbestos by consulting the HSE website, then make a decision
Assume it is the most dangerous form of Asbestos, warn others, and inform your supervisor
Call the local Council at the end of your shift
What is the only way of being sure if something contains Asbestos?
Its always powdery with small fibres
By asking your supervisor
By having the material tested by a specialist Asbestos laboratory
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