14 Asbestos (2365 201)

1. Identify the name and colour of the three most common types of asbestos you may encounter in the workplace:

Answer explanation

Chrysotile – white, Amosite – brown, Crocidolite – blue.

1. (MATCH) Match the names and colour of the three most common types of asbestos you may encounter in the workplace:

• Blue

• Crocidolite

• White

• Amosite

• Brown

• Chrysotile

2. Which regulations outline how to deal with asbestos?

Answer explanation

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

2. (MC) Which regulations outline how to deal with asbestos?

• The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

• The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005

Answer explanation

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

3. Identify three types of building components which may contain asbestos:

Answer explanation

Any of the following components:

• guttering

• rainwater pipework

• boiler insulation

• pipe lagging

• wall, ceiling and door lining, eg Artex

• corrugated roofing

• ceiling and floor tiles.

4. Correctly fill in the gaps below with either ‘do’ or ‘don’t’. If you are in any doubt about whether the material you are working with contains asbestos: ​

Groups:

(a) Do

,

(b) Don't

• dampen the material

• wash your hands

• tell your supervisor

• stop work

• use power tools

• take clothes home to wash

• use a respirator

5. Where should asbestos be disposed of?

5. (MC)Where should asbestos be disposed of?

• At a licensed waste disposal site

• In regular trash

• In the backyard

• At a recycling center