HSEQ ROES Q2

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Safety Hazards and Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Chemical Oversight and Safety for Health

• Comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Handbook

  Answer

The COSHH Regulations 2002 are enforced under which primary legislation?

• ISO 45001

• Working Time Regulations 1998

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Which of the following is not an exposure pathway for hazardous substances?

• Inhalation

• Digestion

• Skin contact

• Injection

What is the first priority in the hierarchy of controls?
(The most effective form of control)

• Elimination

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Substitution

• Administrative Controls

What should be included in a COSHH risk assessment?

• Cost of chemical storage

• Control measures and exposure risks

• Travel history of chemical handlers

• Staff social media activity

What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

• To track annual training compliance

• To identify food hygiene practices

• To measure staff satisfaction with H&S policies

• To provide emergency and handling instructions for hazardous substances

A strong sulphuric smell and breathing difficulties near lead-acid batteries suggest what issue?

• Noise exposure

• Poor lighting

• Lack of ventilation during battery charging

• Fatigue from long shifts

What is one key benefit of behavioural safety audits?

• Identifying payroll discrepancies

• Reinforcing safe working practices through observation

• Encouraging complacency

• Replacing formal inspections

What should you do if you find an unlabelled leaking container in the workplace?

• Report it and isolate the area

• Wash the floor yourself

• Move it to a hidden area

• Ignore it

What is the legal duty of ROES under the 1974 Act?

• To consult with the employer on health and safety arrangements

• To discipline employees who don’t wear PPE

• To sell safety equipment

• To avoid all contact with HSE inspectors