engineering disciplines

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 1

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 2

True or False: COSHH regulations apply only to substances that are toxic.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The purpose of COSHH is to protect __________ from hazardous substances.

Answer 3

health

Question 4

What is the primary focus of British Standards?

Answer 4

To ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in products and services.

Question 5

Which British Standard covers health and safety management systems?

Answer 5

ISO 45001

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a requirement under COSHH? A) Risk assessment B) Control measures C) Employee training D) Financial auditing

Answer 6

D) Financial auditing

Question 7

What is the first step in conducting a COSHH assessment?

Answer 7

Identify hazardous substances.

Question 8

True or False: British Standards are mandatory for all businesses in the UK.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in relation to COSHH?

Answer 9

To enforce health and safety legislation including COSHH.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Risk assessments under COSHH must be __________ and regularly reviewed.

Answer 10

documented

Question 11

What is the significance of BS 18001?

Answer 11

It was a British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems, now replaced by ISO 45001.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: What is a common method of controlling exposure to hazardous substances? A) Increased production B) Personal protective equipment C) Ignoring regulations D) Reducing workload

Answer 12

B) Personal protective equipment

Question 13

True or False: Under COSHH, employers are required to provide information and training to employees about hazardous substances.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

Answer 14

Documents that provide information on the properties of hazardous substances.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Employers must ensure that all employees have access to __________ regarding hazardous substances.

Answer 15

Safety Data Sheets

Question 16

What is the purpose of risk control measures under COSHH?

Answer 16

To minimize exposure to hazardous substances.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key component of a COSHH assessment? A) Identifying hazards B) Ignoring risks C) Assigning blame D) Increasing exposure

Answer 17

A) Identifying hazards

Question 18

True or False: COSHH applies to both employees and non-employees who may be affected by hazardous substances.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What does the term ‘exposure limit’ refer to in the context of COSHH?

Answer 19

The maximum allowable concentration of a hazardous substance in the workplace.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the UK.

Answer 20

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 21

What is the significance of BS EN ISO 9001?

Answer 21

It is the standard for quality management systems.

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key principle of COSHH? A) No training required B) Regular review of assessments C) Avoiding substance identification D) Ignoring employee feedback

Answer 22

B) Regular review of assessments

Question 23

True or False: Risk assessments under COSHH must be reviewed at least annually.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What should be done if a hazardous substance is identified during a COSHH assessment?

Answer 24

Implement control measures to reduce exposure.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: __________ is a British Standard that provides guidelines for environmental management.

Answer 25

ISO 14001