Health & Safety Quiz 1

What does the abbreviation COSHH mean?

• Control of substances harmful to health

• Control of substances hazardous to health

• Control of harmful substances to health

• Control of old substances harmful to health

In comparison to air, LPG gas is:

• Heavier

• Lighter

• The same

According to the HSE, what are the three main ways in which CDM helps construction?

• Improve health and safety in your industry

• Have the right people for the right job at the right time to manage the risks on site

• Focus on effective planning and manage the risk – not the paperwork  

• All of these answers

When using toxic agents, which of the following is not recommended?

• Open all windows and doors

• Wash hands regularly

• Close all windows and doors

• Keep all containers firmly closed

What sign is this?

• Warning sign

• Prohibition sign

• Mandatory sign

• First-aid sign

What sign is this?

• Warning sign

• Prohibition sign

• Mandatory sign

• First-aid sign

What sign is this?

• Warning sign

• Prohibition sign

• Mandatory sign

• First-aid sign

What sign is this?

• Warning sign

• Prohibition sign

• Mandatory sign

• First-aid sign

Identify the colour of the three most common types of asbestos which you may encounter in the workplace.

Note: Asbestos colour/type can only be identified under a microscope in laboratory conditions

• White (Chrysotile), Brown (Amosite), Black (Hard-Roc)

• White (Chrysotile), Brown (Amosite), Grey (Slam-Roc)

• White (Chrysotile), Brown (Amosite), Blue (Crocidolite)

• White (Chrysotile), Blue (Crocidolite), Black (Hard-Roc)

Identify the name of White asbestos

Note: Asbestos colour/type can only be identified under a microscope in laboratory conditions

• Chrysotile

• Amosite

• Crocidolite