COSHH Quiz

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control Of Substances Harmful to Humans

• Control Of Safety Hazards to Health

• Control Of Substances Hazardous to Homes

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a harmful substance in the COSHH basics?

• Paints

• Cleaners

• Water

• Flour dust

What types of substances are mentioned as potentially harmful in the workplace according to COSHH?

• Metals and plastics

• Dusts, gases, or fumes

• Wood and paper

• Fabrics and textiles

What are some potential health effects of substances covered by COSHH?

• Improved lung function

• Asthma and skin damage

• Enhanced immune system

• Increased energy levels

Which of the following diseases can be caused by substances covered in COSHH?

• Diabetes

• Multiple forms of cancer

• Heart disease

• Common cold

What is one way to prevent hazards in the workplace?

• Ignore safety protocols

• Use appropriate PPE

• Skip risk assessments

• Delay information to new employees

Why is it important to complete risk assessments prior to a task?

• To increase workload

• To ensure all control measures are ignored

• To identify potential hazards and mitigate them

• To delay the task

What should be done to keep control measures effective?

• Keep them in good working order

• Ignore them

• Use them only occasionally

• Replace them with outdated measures

What is a key step in ensuring new employees are aware of workplace hazards?

• Provide information to new employees

• Assume they know everything

• Ignore their training

• Delay their orientation

When was the regulation of COSHH first introduced?

• 1995

• 2002

• 2010

• 2005