Level 1 Asbestos Awareness Quiz

Match the following descriptions with the correct material.

• Fiberglass used in homes

• A safe insulation material

• Iron used in manufacturing

• A type of metal

• Concrete used in construction

• A common building material

• Asbestos in the workplace

• One of the most dangerous materials

According to the HSE, (a)   electricians die each week from an asbestos-related disease.

According to the HSE, (a)   plumbers die each week from an asbestos-related disease.

• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five

Why is it important to recognize and respond to the dangers of asbestos?

• It is a legal requirement

• It can cause immediate injury

• It is vital for safety and health

• It is a rare occurrence

Asbestos was widely used in the construction industry during the years (a)  

• 1920s to 1940s
• 1940s to 1980s
• 1980s to 2000s
• 2000s to 2020s

Asbestos can be mixed with (a)   , making it harder to recognize.

Noah and Oliver are renovating an old school building built before the year 1980. They should take care during the renovation because it may (a)  

Asbestos has been typically used in (a)   .

• Plastic bottles
• Flues
• Wooden furniture
• Glass windows

Which of these is NOT a typical use of asbestos?

• Guttering

• Pipe insulation

• Food packaging

• Roof tiles

Asbestos has been used in (a)   materials.

• Plaster coatings
• Cotton clothing
• Leather shoes
• Paper products