Level 1 Week 6

Which term is defined as the likelihood that the hazardous potential of a substance will be released?

• Substance

• Hazard

• Risk

• COSHH

Which of the following best describes a "Hazard"?

• A material that is only in solid form

• The ability of a substance to cause harm, illness or damage to health

• The likelihood that the hazardous potential of the substance will be released

• Any natural or artificial material, whether solid, liquid or gaseous or vapour form, and includes micro-organisms

Which term is used to describe any natural or artificial material, whether solid, liquid or gaseous or vapour form, and includes micro-organisms?

• Hazard

• Risk

• Substance

• COSHH

What is an example of a substance generated during work activities?

• Admixtures

• Cement

• Dust from sanding wood

• Water

Which of the following is NOT an example of a substance generated during work activities?

• Dust from sanding wood

• Dust from demolishing masonry

• Cement

• Smoke from welding

What must be done to ensure that the risk from hazardous substances is adequately controlled?

• Assess the risks to health

• Decide what precautions are needed

• Prevent employees from being exposed to hazardous substances

• Ensure that control measures are maintained

What is the purpose of COSHH regulations?

• To ensure employees are well-trained

• To control substances that are potentially harmful to health

• To improve workplace productivity

• To reduce workplace noise levels

Ensuring employees are informed, trained, and supervised is the focus of which step?

• Step 5

• Step 6

• Step 7

• Step 8

What must be done if control of a risk is possible according to the COSHH assessment?

• The risk must be ignored

• The risk must be eliminated

• The risk must be adequately controlled

• The risk must be documented

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control of Safety and Health Hazards

• Control of Occupational Safety and Health

• Control of Substances and Hazardous Materials