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Level 1 Asbestos Awareness Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following descriptions with the correct material.

a)

A common building material

1.

Concrete used in construction

b)

A safe insulation material

2.

Fiberglass used in homes

c)

One of the most dangerous materials

3.

Asbestos in the workplace

d)

A type of metal

4.

Iron used in manufacturing

2.

According to the HSE, (a)   electricians die each week from an asbestos-related disease.

3.

According to the HSE, (a)   plumbers die each week from an asbestos-related disease.

Choose from the below words
Two
Three
Four
Five
4.

Why is it important to recognize and respond to the dangers of asbestos?

a)

It is a legal requirement

b)

It can cause immediate injury

c)

It is vital for safety and health

d)

It is a rare occurrence

5.

Asbestos was widely used in the construction industry during the years (a)  

Choose from the below words
1920s to 1940s
1940s to 1980s
1980s to 2000s
2000s to 2020s
6.

Asbestos can be mixed with (a)   , making it harder to recognize.

7.

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)  

8.

Asbestos has been typically used in (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Plastic bottles
Flues
Wooden furniture
Glass windows
9.

Which of these is NOT a typical use of asbestos?

a)

Guttering

b)

Pipe insulation

c)

Food packaging

d)

Roof tiles

10.

Asbestos has been used in (a)   materials.

Choose from the below words
Plaster coatings
Cotton clothing
Leather shoes
Paper products
11.

(a)   is commonly associated with asbestos usage.

Choose from the below words
Ceiling tiles
Plastic bags
Metal cans
Rubber tires
12.

What condition makes asbestos a health risk?

a)

When the fibres are intact and not disturbed

b)

When the fibres are loose and enter the atmosphere

c)

When the fibres are used in construction

d)

When the fibres are stored in a sealed container

13.

When asbestos fibres are inhaled into the lungs, they (a)  

Choose from the below words
They improve lung function
They cause certain types of disease
They have no effect on health
They strengthen the immune system
14.

What is asbestosis?

a)

Widespread scarring of the lungs

b)

A type of skin disease

c)

A heart condition

15.

What illness is caused by asbestos and is a form of lung cancer?

a)

Mesothelioma

b)

Bronchitis

c)

Pneumonia

16.

Asbestos-related illnesses can remain dormant for (a)   before becoming evident.

17.

(a)   needs to be inhaled to potentially cause illness.

Choose from the below words
A handful
A cup
Only one needle
A teaspoon
18.

Isla is working in an old building and suspects asbestos is present. She should (a)  

Choose from the below words
Continue working and ignore it.
Stop work immediately and inform he
Call a friend for advice.
Wait until the end of the day to re