COSHH Quiz

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Harmful to Humans

• Care of Substances Harmful to Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Humans

When was COSHH last updated?

• 1996

• 2002

• 2005

• 1992

What does this symbol mean?

• Flammable

• Serious Health Hazard

• Toxic

• Oxidising

Where should chemicals be stored?

• Anywhere safe

• On secure racking

• In a locked cupboard

• Next to a water source

What must you have before using a hazardous substance?

• Name of the chemical supplier

• Date the chemical was made

• Correct PPE

• All of the above

How can chemicals cause harm? (Multiple Answer)

• Indigestion

• Inhalation

• Ingestion

• Skin Contact

Which of these types are Hazardous classification on substances? (Multiple Answer)

• Inflammation

• Toxic

• Serious Health Hazard

• Very Flammable

Under COSHH employees have the responsibility to:

• Decide how to handle the chemicals

• Follow the company procedures for the safe handling of chemicals

• Ignore COSHH , because its only a law to be followed by the employer

• Lick some alkaline floor cleaner

One of your colleagues has consumed a cleaning chemical, you immediately seek help. Which of the following should you take with you?

• A photograph of the bottle

• Your other colleagues to comfort him/her

• The bottle containing the chemical

• The COSHH sheet of the chemical

When should you mix chemicals?

• When the manager says so

• When the mixing instructions are on the bottle

• When it's safe to mix

• When making narcotics