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Is lead Toxic

• Yes

• No

How can lead be toxic?

• Absorption (touch)

• Ingestion (mouth)

• Inhalation (breathing)

• All of the above

Should you wear barrier cream when working with lead?

• Yes

• No

What is the best measure when dealing with fumes?

• Wear a dust mask

• Wear a respirator

• Local exhaust ventilation

• Open a window

Care should be taken using what in a confined space

• Pipe cutters

• Leads

• Solvents

• Bright lights

What are the three colours of asbestos?

• White Black Orange

• Black Brown White

• Blue Brown White

• Orange Blue Red

Any asbestos waste should be...

• Put in the proper skip

• Double-bagged, sealed, labelled, put in lockable containers

• Left at the side of the road

• Buried in the ground to stop spread of fiber's

If you find asbestos while working you should...

• Carry on working

• Walk away and say nothing

• Stop work immediately and inform your supervisor

• Phone the police

Who should be disposed of by who?

• The employee

• The employer

• The HSE

• A licensed contractor

Asbestos should be disposed of at a...

• General recycling facility

• Specialised recycling facility