COSHH Quiz

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control of Substances Harmful to Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Humans

• Control of Substances Harmful to Humans

Which of the following is NOT a category of hazardous substances under COSHH?

• Carcinogens

• Mutagens

• Irritants

• Nutrients

What is the first step in a COSHH risk assessment?

• Implementing control measures

• Identifying hazardous substances

• Providing personal protective equipment

• Training employees

Which of the following is a control measure to reduce exposure to hazardous substances?

• Increasing the number of employees

• Using less hazardous substances

• Reducing ventilation

• Ignoring safety data sheets

What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is commonly used to protect the respiratory system?

• Gloves

• Safety goggles

• Respirators

• Ear plugs

Which regulation requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• COSHH Regulations

• Environmental Protection Act

• Fire Safety Order

What should be done if a hazardous substance is spilled?

• Ignore it

• Clean it up immediately without any protection

• Follow the emergency response protocol

• Leave it for the next shift

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazardous substance?

• Biological agents

• Chemical agents

• Physical agents

• Nutritional agents

What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

• To provide nutritional information

• To offer recipes for safe handling

• To provide information on the hazards and safe use of substances

• To list employee names

Which of the following is a key element of COSHH compliance?

• Ignoring risk assessments

• Regularly reviewing control measures

• Reducing employee training

• Increasing production speed