Hazardous substances module 6

The most common method for a hazardous substance entering the body is

• Absorption

• Inhalation

• Ingestion

• Injection

A warning sign showing an exclamation mark on a hazardous substance means it is

• Toxic

• Flammable

• Irritant or harmful to health

• Harmful to the environment

The picture is the correct one for corrosive to metals?

• True

• False

If the use of a harmful substance cannot be eliminated the BEST control measure is to

• Provide PPE

• Substitute with a safer substance

• Provide staff training

• Provide a safe system of work

For substances which are known to cause harm and disease, and that cannot be adequately and effectively controlled, the

• the employer must carry out…Pre-employment questionnaire

• the employer must carry out…Visual examination

• the employer must carry out…Health Surveillance

• the employer must carry out…Sample testing

when relating to COSHH this requires the employer to consider

• change to a better material

• carry out a risk assessment

• Preventing exposure to hazardous substances

• Nothing