COSHH regulations and best practices in the UK
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Safety Hazardous to Health
Control of Services Hazardous to Health
Control of Systems Hazardous to Health
Which year was the COSHH regulation first introduced in the UK?
1985
1988
1992
1999
Which of the following substances is covered under COSHH?
Dust
Biological agents
Asbestos
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a primary requirement under COSHH?
Assess the risk
Develop a risk management plan
Eliminate all hazardous substances
Implement control measures
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with COSHH in the workplace?
Employees
Employers
Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
Local authorities
Under COSHH, how often should risk assessments be reviewed?
Annually
Every 5 years
When there is a change in the process
Only when requested by HSE
Which of the following is a method of controlling exposure to hazardous substances?
Elimination
Substitution
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All of the above
What should be done if a hazardous substance is spilled?
Leave it and notify a supervisor
Clean it up immediately using the correct procedure
Cover it with sand
Ignore it
Which of the following is a common route of entry for hazardous substances into the body?
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin contact
All of the above
What should be included in a COSHH risk assessment?
Identification of hazardous substances
Evaluation of thr risk to health
Implementation of control measures
All of the above
Which document should provide information on handling and hazards of a chemical?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Employee handbook
Work schedule
Risk assessment report
Under COSHH, who needs to be trained in handling hazardous substances?
Only managers
Only new employees
All employees exposed to hazardous substances
Only health and safety officers
Which of the following is an example of a biological agent covered under COSHH?
Asbestos
Silica dust
Bacteria
Lead
What does a COSHH assessment NOT need to include?
Details of employees' medical history
Measures to reduce exposure
Results of monitoring exposure levels
Information on how to deal with emergencies
What is the purpose of COSHH regulations?
To prevent or reduce workers' exposure to hazardous substances
To eliminate all hazardous substances from the workplace
To monitor employee health annually
To provide legal advice to employers
Which type of hazardous substance is specifically regulated under separate legislation but also requires COSHH considerations?
Radioactive materials
Explosives
Pesticides
Asbestos
What must be done if a control measure under COSHH fails?
Nothing, continue work as usual
Stop work immediately and report the failure
Attempt to fix it without informing anyone
Wait for the next scheduled maintenance
What is the first step in carrying out a COSHH risk assessment?
Implementing control measures
Identifying hazardous substances
Monitoring exposure levels
Training employees
What kind of monitoring might be required under COSHH?
Air sampling
Health surveillance
Biological monitoring
All of the above
How can employers ensure COSHH compliance effectively?
Regular training and updates for employees
Conducting regular audits and inspections
Keeping detailed records of risk assessments and control measures
All of the above
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