COSHH Regulations Quiz

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Chemical Occupational Safety and Health Hazards

• Controlled Organic Substances Handling and Health

• Chemicals On-site Safety and Health Hazards

Which of the following is NOT a potential health hazard covered by COSHH regulations?

• Inhalation hazards

• Biological hazards

• Noise hazards

• Skin contact hazards

What is the primary objective of COSHH regulations?

• To eliminate all workplace hazards

• To control exposure to hazardous substances

• To increase production efficiency

• To reduce workplace accidents

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under COSHH regulations?

• A document that provides information on the potential hazards of substances and how to safely handle them

• A document outlining the company's safety policies

• A record of employee training sessions

• A form for reporting accidents in the workplace

According to COSHH regulations, how often should risk assessments be reviewed?

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Whenever there is a significant change in work processes or substances used

Which of the following is NOT a control measure to reduce exposure to hazardous substances?

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Substitution with a less hazardous substance

• Increasing exposure time

• Engineering controls

True or False: COSHH regulations apply only to chemical substances used in the workplace.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for employers under COSHH regulations?

What is the purpose of the COSHH hierarchy of control measures?

• To rank hazardous substances based on their toxicity levels

• To prioritize control measures from the most to the least effective in reducing exposure to hazardous substances

• To determine which employees are most at risk of exposure

• To classify workplaces based on their compliance with COSHH regulations

Which of the following is NOT a potential health effect of exposure to hazardous substances as outlined by COSHH?

• Cancer

• Dizziness

• Respiratory problems

• Increased productivity