WorksheetsLevel 1 Asbestos Awareness Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Match the following descriptions with the correct material.
A common building material
Concrete used in construction
A safe insulation material
Fiberglass used in homes
One of the most dangerous materials
Asbestos in the workplace
A type of metal
Iron used in manufacturing
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.
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)
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) .
Which of these is NOT a typical use of asbestos?
Guttering
Pipe insulation
Food packaging
Roof tiles
Asbestos has been used in (a) materials.
(a) is commonly associated with asbestos usage.
What condition makes asbestos a health risk?
When the fibres are intact and not disturbed
When the fibres are loose and enter the atmosphere
When the fibres are used in construction
When the fibres are stored in a sealed container
When asbestos fibres are inhaled into the lungs, they (a)
What is asbestosis?
Widespread scarring of the lungs
A type of skin disease
A heart condition
What illness is caused by asbestos and is a form of lung cancer?
Mesothelioma
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Asbestos-related illnesses can remain dormant for (a) before becoming evident.
(a) needs to be inhaled to potentially cause illness.
Isla is working in an old building and suspects asbestos is present. She should (a)
