ECS Health Safety and Environmental Assessment 05

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Exposure to asbestos fibres may cause which one of the following?

Glandular fever

Dermatitis

Asbestosis (correct)

Asthma

Asbestos is suspected in the workplace, during renovation do you:

Paint it

Remove it

Seek guidance immediately (correct)

Ignore it

Asbestos is not really a hazard to health

False

While working you discover material you think could be asbestos. What should you do?

Stop working immediately and report your suspicions to your supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Can you tell by the smell of a product whether it is likely to cause harm?

False Signup and view all the answers

How would you recognise a hazardous substance?

By a symbol on the container Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT cause skin problems?

Asbestos Signup and view all the answers

When an assessment of hazardous substances has been carried out under the COSHH Regulations, the risks and control measures should be explained to:

The operatives using the substance Signup and view all the answers

If your hands are very dirty, what should you use to get them clean?

Soap and water Signup and view all the answers

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?

Avoid leaving scraps of food lying about Signup and view all the answers

Why is personal hygiene so important?

To protect your own and others' health Signup and view all the answers

If you have been handling lead, how is it most likely to get into your blood stream?

By not washing your hands before eating Signup and view all the answers

The number of toilets provided on site depends on:

The number of personnel on site Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not required to be provided under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations?

Hot food Signup and view all the answers

The extended use of powered hand-held tools and equipment may lead to which medical condition?

Vibration white finger Signup and view all the answers

What must your employer do if the daily personal noise exposure is at or exceeds 85 dB(A)?

Issue hearing protection to those exposed and ensure that it is worn Signup and view all the answers

What are the lower and upper action values with regard to daily personal noise exposure, as defined in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005?

80 dB(A) and 85 dB(A) Signup and view all the answers

At or above what level of daily personal noise exposure does an employer have to provide hearing protection if it is requested by an employee?

80 dB(A) Signup and view all the answers

The effects of damage to your hearing by long-term exposure to high noise levels: Can be corrected by an operation

False Signup and view all the answers

Hearing protection should be worn:

In designated areas Signup and view all the answers

Wearing suitable hearing protection:

Brings noise down to an acceptable level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is one of the recommended means of protecting your hearing?

Ear defenders Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT reduce the risks from hand-arm vibration when using a hammer action tool?

Making sure one person does all the work with the tool Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following animals can carry Weil's disease?

Rat Signup and view all the answers

You are most likely to catch Weil's disease (Leptospirosis) if you:

Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the toilets on your site are continually dirty?

Make sure you tell someone who can sort it out Signup and view all the answers

Excessive sunlight on bare skin can cause which serious health problem?

Skin cancer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Asbestos Exposure

Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause asbestosis.
Asbestos exposure can also lead to other diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Asbestos in the Workplace

If asbestos is suspected in a workplace (during renovation), seek expert advice immediately.
Competent advice should be sought to prevent exposure to workers or others.
All forms of asbestos can cause fatal diseases.

Identifying Asbestos

If a material is thought to be asbestos, stop work immediately and report your suspicions.
Dampen the material to prevent dust creation, then carry on working.

Hazardous Substances

Many harmful substances have no smell.
Hazardous substances can be recognized by symbols on the container.
A supplier of hazardous substances must label the packaging with hazard symbols.

Skin Problems

Asbestos does not cause skin problems.
Bitumens and solvents can cause skin problems.

COSHH Regulations

When assessing hazardous substances, risks, and control measures, the operatives using the substances need to know about the risks.

Hearing Protection

If daily personal noise exposure is at or above 85 dB(A), an employer must provide suitable hearing protection.
Hearing damage from long-term noise exposure is irreversible.

Occupational Health & Safety

Wearing appropriate safety gear is necessary when handling materials that may carry risk, such as lead.
Hygiene is important to protect individuals and others from illness.
Workplace welfare facilities (toilets and washing facilities) are required, and the provision should match the number of workers and the type of work.
Excessive sunlight can cause skin cancer.
Exposure to damp, wet conditions and waterways may cause Weil's disease.

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