Understanding Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures

Which statutory regulation requires employers to assess the risks of employees using certain substances in the workplace which could harm their health?
1. PUWER
2. MHSW
3. EaW 1989
4. COSHH
Which one of the following substances is not covered by COSHH legislation?
1. Acids
2. Man-made fibres that may cause irritation
3. Lead
4. Cement and wood dust
The law regarding safety signs changed in 1998. What changed?
1. Signs must incorporate pictures and words
2. Signs with pictures OR works can be used
3. Only signs with pictures are used
4. Only signs with words can be used
Who is responsible for the provision of PPE in the workplace?
1. trades union
2. employer
3. employee
4. safety representative
what does COSHH stand for?
1. control of substances harmful to health
2. certification of substances hazardous to health
3. certification of substances harmful to health
4. control of substances hazardous to health
which one of the following is not covered by specifically COSHH regulations?
1. vapours
2. nano technology
3. biological agents
4. asbestos
which one of the following is not specifically covered by COSHH regulations?
1. gases
2. mists
3. fumes
4. radioactive substances
How can the dangers from hazardous substances be best reduced in the workplace?
1. better training for all staff
2. substitution of the dangerous substance with one less so
3. elimination of the substance from use
4. issuing and wearing the correct PPE (personal Protective Equipment)
How best can an employer ensure that the correct protective measures can be put into place when employees are required to use materials covered by COSHH regulations?
1. systematic risk assessments
2. issue a comprehensive range of PPE to the employees
3. carry out regular health checks on employees
4. display safety posters and provide safety training to employees
When completing a COSHH assessment for a substance, for which there is no hazard-free alternative, which one of the following considerations is not part of the assessment process?
1. what will the substance be used for
2. how does it actually cause harm
3. how the risks can be reduced
4. how costly is it to provide protective measures
When completing a COSHH assessment for a substance, for which there is no hazard-free alternative, which one of the following considerations is not part of the assessment process?
1. exposure routes
2. containment and storage
3. emergency procedures
4. timescales required for employee training
With regard to a hazardous substances, what is meant by an exposure route?
1. the way in which someone can be affected by a substance
2. the process for which the substance is used
3. the location in which the substance is transported and stored
4. the length of time the substance can be used
With regard to a hazardous substances, what is meant by an exposure limit?
1. the length of time the substance can be used by someone
2. the process for which the substance is used
3. the maximum temperature a substance can withstand
4. the limit for the amount of substance stored in one place
Which one of the following is not an example of an 'exposure route' - with regard to a substance covered by COSHH?
1. breathing in fumes
2. injection into the skin
3. ingestion
4. excessive exposure
Who enforces breaches of the COSHH regulations in the workplace?
1. the HSE
2. the HSC
3. the police
4. the employer
What year is associated with COSHH?
1. 2002
2. 2000
3. 1974
4. 1989

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