Understanding Health and Safety Legislation, Practices and Procedures - Asbestos
ASBESTOS at WORK Regulations - 10 questions from a bank of questions
Answer ALL questions. Look for any feedback given if you get an answer incorrect. Keep choosing an answer until you get it correct. CORRECT or INCORRECT answers are indicated at the TOP of the page. A score is given at the TOP of the page when the exercise has been completed. © K.Brown (2015)
Asbestos has many properties. Which one is not recognised as a property of asbestos?
- it has good electrical resistance
- it can resist chemicals
- it provides good heat insulation
- it has a stong mechanical properties
Asbestos was used in many applications. Which one of the following is not a common use for asbestos?
- lagging around pipework
- roof, floor and wall building products
- electrical insulators in fuseboards
- an additive in concrete and cement
Asbestos becomes very dangerous when it is .....
- disturbed
- painted over
- sealed with chemical sealant
- soaked in water
Which year was blue and brown asbestos banned?
- 1980
- 1985
- 1990
- 1999
Which year is associated with the 'Asbestos at Work Regulations'?
- 1999
- 1990
- 2012
- 2009
With regard to asbestos, what is meant by the term 'MEL' ?
- Maximum Exposure Limit
- Minimum Exposure Limit
- Maximum Expected Limit
- Minimum Expected Limit
In what form does asbestos become extremely harmful to humans?
- asbestos fibres released into the air
- Asbestos fumes released into the air
- Asbestos fibres getting onto skin
- Asbestos fibres getting into food and drink in the workplace
Which one of the following diseases is not related to asbestos exposure?
- mesothelioma
- asbestosis
- lung cancer
- heart disease
Who provides a licence for 'licenced asbestos removal' from worksites to the point of disposal?
- Health and Safety Commission
- Health and Safety Executive
- Environmental Health Officer
- Building Inspector
All asbestos removal from the worksite needs to be carried out by a 'licenced contractor' in all but one of the following situations. Which one?
- when a risk assessment shows exposure will be below the MEL
- when a risk assessment shows exposure will be above the MEL
- When 'sealed' skips and PPE are used to remove the asbestos
- When all staff are fully trained in asbestos removal
If you discover asbestos in the workplace, what should you do?
- try not to disturb it while you work
- stop work immediately and inform your supervisor
- carefully remove the asbestos and place it in plastic bags for safe disposal
- carefully remove the asbestos and place it in a sealed skip for safe disposal
While replacing cables in an old factory, you discover what you suspect to be asbestos sheeting in the fabric of the building. What should you do?
- try not to disturb it while you work
- stop work immediately and inform your supervisor
- wear a dust-mask and continue working
- as long as asbestos dust is kept to a minimum, there is no danger so work may continue
Where can further information about asbestos be found?
- from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
- from trade publications
- from Health and Safety web-sites on the Internet
- from your employer