Which statutory regulation requires employers to assess the risks of employees using certain substances in the workplace which could harm their health?
PUWER
MHSW
EaW 1989
COSHH
Which one of the following substances is not covered by COSHH legislation?
Acids
Man-made fibres that may cause irritation
Lead
Cement and wood dust
The law regarding safety signs changed in 1998. What changed?
Signs must incorporate pictures and words
Signs with pictures OR works can be used
Only signs with pictures are used
Only signs with words can be used
Who is responsible for the provision of PPE in the workplace?
trades union
employer
employee
safety representative
what does COSHH stand for?
control of substances harmful to health
certification of substances hazardous to health
certification of substances harmful to health
control of substances hazardous to health
which one of the following is not covered by specifically COSHH regulations?
vapours
nano technology
biological agents
asbestos
which one of the following is not specifically covered by COSHH regulations?
gases
mists
fumes
radioactive substances
How can the dangers from hazardous substances be best reduced in the workplace?
better training for all staff
substitution of the dangerous substance with one less so
elimination of the substance from use
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?
systematic risk assessments
issue a comprehensive range of PPE to the employees
carry out regular health checks on employees
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?
what will the substance be used for
how does it actually cause harm
how the risks can be reduced
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?
exposure routes
containment and storage
emergency procedures
timescales required for employee training
With regard to a hazardous substances, what is meant by an exposure route?
the way in which someone can be affected by a substance
the process for which the substance is used
the location in which the substance is transported and stored
the length of time the substance can be used
With regard to a hazardous substances, what is meant by an exposure limit?
the length of time the substance can be used by someone
the process for which the substance is used
the maximum temperature a substance can withstand
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?
breathing in fumes
injection into the skin
ingestion
excessive exposure
Who enforces breaches of the COSHH regulations in the workplace?