Part 2 Fundamental safe working practices​

According to the HSE, how many electricians die every week from an asbestos-related disease?

• Eight

• Four

• Six

• Ten

In which decades was asbestos widely used in the construction industry?

• 1940s and 1950s

• 1920s and 1930s

• 1940s and 1980s

• 1980s and 1990s

Which of the following is NOT a common use of asbestos?

• Boiler gaskets

• Pipe insulation

• Roof tiles

• Wall paint

What should be done with asbestos waste?

• Double-bag, seal, label, and put into lockable containers

• Burn it

• Throw it in the regular trash

• Bury it

What is Mesothelioma?

• A digestive disorder

• A form of lung cancer

• A type of skin disease

• A heart condition

When does the risk of asbestos dramatically increase?

• When the fibres are intact

• When it is mixed with cement

• When the fibres are loose and enter the atmosphere

• When it is used in construction

What are the 3 main colours of asbestos?

• chrysotile (white)

• crocidolite (blue)

• amosite (brown)

• Amethyst (purple)

Common places you find asbestos are:

• • Flues ​

• Guttering

• Artex

• Floor tiles

• • Ceiling tiles​

Asbestos can cause:

• Asbestosis

• Mesothelioma

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease

The presence of asbestos alone does not necessarily constitute a health risk, providing the fibres are in tact and not disturbed.​

• True

• False