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What does COSHH stand for?

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Cancerous Substances Hazardous to Health

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Cancerous Substances Harmful to Health

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Is it a criminal offence for employers to not follow COSHH regulations?

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Yes

Only if Breathable Silica is present

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Is sawdust considered to be a hazardous substance?

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Yes

Only if there is long term exposure to it

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Which of the following is NOT an adequate form of RPE?

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A Respirator

Breathing Apparatus

A Balaclava

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Which of the following is not a route by which hazardous substances can enter the body?

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Inhalation

Absorption

Radiation

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What is the best way of avoiding the inhalation of toxic Fumes?

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Wear Respiratory Protective Equipment

Avoid working around Fumes where possible

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Do the COSHH regulations, designed to protect employees from hazardous substances, apply to office based employees?

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Yes

Only where construction work is taking place within the office space

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What do the COSHH regulations require employers to do in relation to work with hazardous substances?

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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

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Are employers required carry out a COSHH Risk Assessment?

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Yes

Only wear more than five workers are employed

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What does WEL stand for?

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Workplace Exposure Length

Workplace Exposure Limit

Workplace Extractor Limit

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Which of the following would be the correct way of disposing of a hazardous substance?

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By pouring it down the drain

By taking it to the local tip

By following the manufacturers instructions

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How should hazardous substances normally be stored?

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In their original containers

In childproof containers

In metal containers

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Which of these statements is true?

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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

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What is the most common Route of Entry for Dust to get into the body?

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Inhalation

Injection

Ingestion

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What are an employee’s responsibilities when working with hazardous substances?

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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

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What might cause Dermatitis?

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Exposure to Solvents

Exposure to Gas

Exposure to cold water

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What is the best way of suppressing Dust during tasks where it is created?

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Use a mask

Open a window

Use water to dampen it down

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What should you do if a hazardous substance container is damaged?

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Stop using it and report it to your supervisor

Wait to the end of your shift and report it

Pour it into another container

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Which of these statements is true?

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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 and are confident that it's safe

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If someone is hospitalised due to contact with a hazardous substance, is this reportable to the HSE?

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Yes

Only if the hospitalised person is happy for this to happen

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