Hazardous Substances

What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding hazardous substances are not followed?

• A decrease in fitness levels

• Good health

• An increase in fitness levels

• Poor health

What would indicate that a product is hazardous?

• If it smells funny, it’s hazardous

• If it’s in a black container it’s hazardous

• If it’s in a yellow container it’s hazardous

• The warning symbols on the container or packaging will tell you

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of substances hazardous to health

• Control of substances hazardous to homes

• Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

• Containment of substances hazardous to health

Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

• Your time sheet

• The COSHH assessment

• Your HSE poster

• Your contract of employment

You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

• Your mood

• Your health

• Your skills

• Your working technique

If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

• An HSE officer

• Your supervisor

• No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

• Your health and safety rep only

In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

• In homes built between 1990 and 2015

• In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

• Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

• In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

What should you do FIRST if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

• Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

• Ensure no one touches it, then report it to your supervisor

• Dispose of it immediately

• Take a quick smell to determine what it is

You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

• Stop working and go home immediately

• Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

• Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

• Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift