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What does COSHH stand for?
Cancerous Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Cancerous Substances Harmful to Health
Is it a criminal offence for employers to not follow COSHH regulations?
Yes
No
Only if Breathable Silica is present
Is sawdust considered to be a hazardous substance?
Yes
No
Only if there is long term exposure to it
Which of the following is NOT an adequate form of RPE?
A Respirator
Breathing Apparatus
A Balaclava
Which of the following is not a route by which hazardous substances can enter the body?
Inhalation
Absorption
Radiation
What is the best way of avoiding the inhalation of toxic Fumes?
Open a window
Wear Respiratory Protective Equipment
Avoid working around Fumes where possible
Do the COSHH regulations, designed to protect employees from hazardous substances, apply to office based employees?
Yes
No
Only where construction work is taking place within the office space
What do the COSHH regulations require employers to do in relation to work with hazardous substances?
Provide information about the hazards, risks and control measures in place
Provide information on where the nearest hospital is
Provide information about any substances that could burn or poison
Are employers required carry out a COSHH Risk Assessment?
Yes
No
Only wear more than five workers are employed
What does WEL stand for?
Workplace Exposure Length
Workplace Exposure Limit
Workplace Extractor Limit
Which of the following would be the correct way of disposing of a hazardous substance?
By pouring it down the drain
By taking it to the local tip
By following the manufacturers instructions
How should hazardous substances normally be stored?
In their original containers
In childproof containers
In metal containers
Which of these statements is true?
I can decant Bleach into a clear water bottle if i tell anyone who will reasonably come into contact with it
I can decant Bleach into a clear water bottle if i lock it away, and only i have access to it
I should never decant Bleach or any other material into a clear water bottle
What is the most common Route of Entry for Dust to get into the body?
Inhalation
Injection
Ingestion
What are an employee’s responsibilities when working with hazardous substances?
To report any incidents to the council
To carry out a COSHH Risk Assessment
To ensure that their tasks are carried out safely to reduce the risk of harm coming to themselves or others
What might cause Dermatitis?
Exposure to Solvents
Exposure to Gas
Exposure to cold water
What is the best way of suppressing Dust during tasks where it is created?
Use a mask
Open a window
Use water to dampen it down
What should you do if a hazardous substance container is damaged?
Stop using it and report it to your supervisor
Wait to the end of your shift and report it
Pour it into another container
Which of these statements is true?
You should never mix chemicals
Chemicals should only be mixed if this done outside where there is ventilation
Chemicals should only be mixed if you have checked the manufacturers website
If someone is hospitalised due to contact with a hazardous substance, is this reportable to the HSE?
Yes
No
Only if the hospitalised person is happy for this to happen
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