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Health and Hygiene - Part One

Exposure to asbestos fibres may cause which one of the following?
A: Dermatitis
B: Asthma
C: Glandular fever
D: Asbestosis

Asbestos is suspected in the workplace, during renovation do you:
A: Remove it
B: Paint it
C: Ignore it
D: Seek guidance immediately

Which of the following statements about asbestos is TRUE?
A: Asbestos is not really a hazard to health
B: White asbestos is safe to use
C: All asbestos can be a hazard to health
D: Only brown and blue asbestos are a hazard to health

While working you discover material you think could be asbestos. What should you do?
A: Clear any dust and fragments, put them in a bin then carry on working
B: Inform the site nurse
C: Stop working immediately and report your suspicions to your supervisor
D: Dampen the material to prevent further dust being created, then carry on working

Can you tell by the smell of a product whether it is likely to cause harm?
A: No
B: Only within an enclosed space
C: Yes
D: Only if you have been trained

How would you recognise a hazardous substance?
A: By a symbol on the container
B: By its smell
C: The colour of the label on the container
D: It will be in a suitable container

Which of the following does NOT cause skin problems?
A: Bitumens
B: Solvents
C: Asbestos
D: Epoxy resins

When an assessment of hazardous substances has been carried out under the COSHH Regulations, the risks and control measures should be explained to:
A: The operatives using the substance
B: All employees on site
C: The accounts department
D: The person in charge of the stores

If your hands are very dirty, what should you use to get them clean?
A: White Spirit
B: Paraffin
C: Soap and water
D: Thinners

The presence of rats on site creates a risk of catching Weil’s disease. What is the EASIEST PRACTICAL MEASURE that you can take to discourage the presence of rats?
A: Avoid leaving scraps of food lying about
B: Lay traps containing rat poison
C: Contact the local Environmental Health Officer
D: Bring a large cat on site

Why is personal hygiene so important?
A: So you don’t smell
B: Because the COSHH regulations require it
C: To protect your own and others’ health
D: To stop you catching something nasty

If you have been handling lead, how is it most likely to get into your blood stream?
A: By not wearing safety goggles
B: By not reporting the matter to the HSE
C: By not using the correct safety footwear
D: By not washing your hands before eating

The number of toilets provided on site depends on:
A: The type of work being completed
B: The ratio of male and female workers on site
C: The duration of the work on site
D: The number of personnel on site

Which of the following is not required to be provided under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations?
A: Toilet Facilities
B: Washing Facilities
C: Hot Food
D: Drinking Water

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