WorksheetsLevel 1 Week 6
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which term is defined as the likelihood that the hazardous potential of a substance will be released?
Substance
Hazard
Risk
COSHH
Which of the following best describes a "Hazard"?
A material that is only in solid form
The ability of a substance to cause harm, illness or damage to health
The likelihood that the hazardous potential of the substance will be released
Any natural or artificial material, whether solid, liquid or gaseous or vapour form, and includes micro-organisms
Which term is used to describe any natural or artificial material, whether solid, liquid or gaseous or vapour form, and includes micro-organisms?
Hazard
Risk
Substance
COSHH
What is an example of a substance generated during work activities?
Admixtures
Cement
Dust from sanding wood
Water
Which of the following is NOT an example of a substance generated during work activities?
Dust from sanding wood
Dust from demolishing masonry
Cement
Smoke from welding
What must be done to ensure that the risk from hazardous substances is adequately controlled?
Assess the risks to health
Decide what precautions are needed
Prevent employees from being exposed to hazardous substances
Ensure that control measures are maintained
What is the purpose of COSHH regulations?
To ensure employees are well-trained
To control substances that are potentially harmful to health
To improve workplace productivity
To reduce workplace noise levels
Ensuring employees are informed, trained, and supervised is the focus of which step?
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
What must be done if control of a risk is possible according to the COSHH assessment?
The risk must be ignored
The risk must be eliminated
The risk must be adequately controlled
The risk must be documented
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Safety and Health Hazards
Control of Occupational Safety and Health
Control of Substances and Hazardous Materials
Which control measure involves changing the process to emit less of the substance?
The first control measure
The second control measure
The third control measure
The fourth control measure
What is the sixth control measure listed to reduce exposure?
Have as few workers in harm’s way as possible
Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
Use a safer form of the product
Enclose the process so that the product does not escape
Which of the following best describes the purpose of CHIP?
To classify chemicals based on their color
To protect people and the environment from dangerous chemicals
To promote the use of chemicals in households
To reduce the cost of chemical production
