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COSHH EXAM QUESTIONS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
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Test 01
Q:1-Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations 2002, an employee must
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report any accidental release of a biological agent to their
manager.
buy their own PPE if the items provided become damaged.
use the least amount possible of a hazardous chemical.
carry out and record COSHH assessments.
Q:2-Failure to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous
to Health Regulations 2002 can result in an employer being
served with
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a warning notice.
an eviction notice.
an alteration notice.
a prohibition notice.
Q:3-In relation to COSHH, ‘risk’ is defined as
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an activity which is dangerous
a substance which can cause harm
a substance which will cause harm.
the likelihood and severity of ill-health effects.
Q:4-An example of a biological agent is
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asbestos
silica dust
a virus
petrol
Q:5-Airborne hazardous substances come in different forms.
Breaking up concrete is likely to produce
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gas
dust
vapour
mist
Q:6-The COSHH regulations deal with:
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The safe use of tools and equipment
The safe use of lifting equipment
The safe use of hazardous substances
Safe working at height
Q:7-This symbol tells you a substance is:
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Harmful
Toxic
Corrosive
An irritant
Q:8-This symbol tells you that a substance is:
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Harmful
Toxic
Corrosive
An irritant
Q:9-You have to use a harmful substance. What must your
supervisor do?
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Let you get on without giving any instructions
Make sure that someone is working close to you
Watch while you use the substance
Tell you what is in the COSHH assessment
Q:10-If you breathe in asbestos dust, it can cause:
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Aching muscles
Influenza ('flu)
Lung disease
Painful joints
Answers: Q1 =1, Q2 =4, Q3 =4, Q4 =3, Q5 =2, Q6 =3, Q7 =2, Q8 =3,
Q9 =4, Q10 =3
Test 02
Q:1-How should you get rid of hazardous waste?
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Put it in any skip on site
In accordance with the site rules
Bury it on site
Take it to the nearest local authority waste tip
Q:2-If this substance has this symbol, you must take care because
it can:
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Burn your skin
Kill you
Catch fire easily
Irritate your skin
Q:3-Which of these does not cause skin problems?
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Asbestos
Bitumens
Epoxy resins
Solvents
Q:4-If you think you have found some asbestos, the first thing
you should do is:
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Stop work and warn others
Take a sample to your supervisor
Put the bits in a bin and carry on with your work
Find a first aider
Q:5-You need to use a hazardous substance. Who should explain
the COSHH assessment before you start?
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A Health and Safety Executive inspector
The site first aider
Your supervisor
The site security people
Q:6-Identify this symbol
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Radioactive
Toxic
Flammable
Hazardous
Q:7-Identify this symbol?
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Radioactive
Flammable
Toxic
Harmful
Q:8-Identify this symbol
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Radioactive
Flammable
Corrosive
Toxic
Q:9-What do the symbols COSHH stand for?
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Control of harmful substances
Control of substances harmful and hazardous
Control of substances hazardous to health
Control of substances highly harmful
Q:10-Identify this symbol
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Radioactive
Flammable
Corrosive
Toxic
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Test 03
Q:1-What does COSHH stand for?
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Control of substances harmful to health
Control of substances hazardous to health
Control of substances hazardous to hands
Q:2-Which of the following are not covered by COSHH
regulations?
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Germs
Radioactive substances
Fumes
Q:3-What qualifications must you hold to do COSHH risk
assessments?
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IOSH
NEBOSH
None
Q:4-A COSHH cabinet must always be secured to floor or wall.
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True
False
Q:5-COSHH regulations were first introduced into the UK in
which year?
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1988
1998
2008
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Q:6-Significant findings from any COSHH risk assessments must
always be recorded
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for companies with 10 employees or more
for companies with 5 employees or more
for every company, regardless of the number of employees
Q:7-If COSHH-controlled substances are present in a workplace,
and dust may arise from them, good ventilation is necessary.
How many complete changes of air per hour are recommended?
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1-3
3-5
5-10
Q:8-Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a COSHH
cabinet?
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It must contain a series of drawers for small tins and bottles
It must be constructed so as to be tamper-proof
It must be lockable
Q:9-Any substance covered by COSHH can be stored in all
COSHH cabinets?
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True
False
Q:10-Which of the following is COSHH NOT designed to protect?
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Staff in hospitals
Children in schools
Workers in the offshore industry
It is intended to protect all groups
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