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ECS- Section 5 Health and Hygiene

Question 1 of 27

1

Exposure to asbestos fibres may cause which one of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • Dermatitis

  • Asthma

  • Glandular fever

  • Asbestosis

Explanation

Question 2 of 27

1

Asbestos is suspected in the workplace, during renovation do you:

Select one of the following:

  • Remove it

  • Paint it

  • Ignore it

  • Seek guidance immediately

Explanation

Question 3 of 27

1

Which of the following statements about asbestos is TRUE?

Select one of the following:

  • Asbestos is not really a hazard to health

  • White asbestos is safe to use

  • All asbestos can be a hazard to health

  • Only brown and blue asbestos are a hazard to health

Explanation

Question 4 of 27

1

While working you discover material you think could be asbestos. What should you do?

Select one of the following:

  • Clear any dust and fragments, put them in a bin then carry on working

  • Inform the site nurse

  • Stop working immediately and report your suspicions to your supervisor

  • Dampen the material to prevent further dust being created, then carry on working

Explanation

Question 5 of 27

1

Can you tell by the smell of a product whether it is likely to cause harm?

Select one of the following:

  • No

  • Only within an enclosed space

  • Yes

  • Only if you have been trained

Explanation

Question 6 of 27

1

How would you recognise a hazardous substance?

Select one of the following:

  • By a symbol on the container

  • By its smell

  • The colour of the label on the container

  • It will be in a suitable container

Explanation

Question 7 of 27

1

Which of the following does NOT cause skin problems?

Select one of the following:

  • Bitumens

  • Solvents

  • Asbestos

  • Epoxy resins

Explanation

Question 8 of 27

1

When an assessment of hazardous substances has been carried out under the COSHH Regulations, the risks and control measures should be explained to:

Select one of the following:

  • The operatives using the substance

  • All employees on site

  • The accounts department

  • The person in charge of the stores

Explanation

Question 9 of 27

1

If your hands are very dirty, what should you use to get them clean?

Select one of the following:

  • White Spirit

  • Paraffin

  • Soap and water

  • Thinners

Explanation

Question 10 of 27

1

The presence of rats on site creates a risk of catching Weil’s disease. What is the EASIEST PRACTICAL MEASURE that you can take to discourage the presence of rats?

Select one of the following:

  • Avoid leaving scraps of food lying about

  • Lay traps containing rat poison

  • Contact the local Environmental Health Officer

  • Bring a large cat on site

Explanation

Question 11 of 27

1

Why is personal hygiene so important?

Select one of the following:

  • So you don’t smell

  • Because the COSHH regulations require it

  • To protect your own and others’ health

  • To stop you catching something nasty

Explanation

Question 12 of 27

1

If you have been handling lead, how is it most likely to get into your blood stream?

Select one of the following:

  • By not wearing safety goggles

  • By not reporting the matter to the HSE

  • By not using the correct safety footwear

  • By not washing your hands before eating

Explanation

Question 13 of 27

1

The number of toilets provided on site depends on:

Select one of the following:

  • The type of work being completed

  • The ratio of male and female workers on site

  • The duration of the work on site

  • The number of personnel on site

Explanation

Question 14 of 27

1

Which of the following is not required to be provided under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations?

Select one of the following:

  • Toilet Facilities

  • Washing Facilities

  • Hot Food

  • Drinking Water

Explanation

Question 15 of 27

1

The extended use of powered hand-held tools and equipment may lead to which medical condition?

Select one of the following:

  • Vibration white finger

  • Weil’s disease

  • Asbestosis

  • Dermatitis

Explanation

Question 16 of 27

1

What must your employer do if the daily personal noise exposure is at or exceeds 85 db(A)?

Select one of the following:

  • Provide hearing protection to those employees who ask for it

  • Issue hearing protection to those exposed and ensure that it is worn

  • Tell employees to buy their own hearing protection

  • Report it to the Health and Safety Executive

Explanation

Question 17 of 27

1

What are the lower and upper action values with regard to daily personal noise exposure, as defined in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005?

Select one of the following:

  • 85 dB(A) and 90dB(A)

  • 80 dB(A) and 85 dB(A)

  • 70 dB(A) and 80dB(A)

  • 75 dB(A) and 85dB(A)

Explanation

Question 18 of 27

1

At or above what level of daily personal noise exposure does an employer have to provide hearing protection if it is requested by an employee?

Select one of the following:

  • 90 dB(A)

  • 95 dB(A)

  • 80 dB(A)

  • 85 dB(A)

Explanation

Question 19 of 27

1

The effects of damage to your hearing by long-term exposure to high noise levels:

Select one of the following:

  • Can be corrected by an operation

  • Are permanent

  • Will be reduced when you change jobs

  • Can be reversed to near normal, with time

Explanation

Question 20 of 27

1

Hearing protection should be worn:

Select one of the following:

  • In designated areas

  • In noisy internal areas only

  • At any workplace

  • Only on building sites

Explanation

Question 21 of 27

1

Wearing suitable hearing protection:

Select one of the following:

  • Stops you hearing distracting conversations

  • Stops you hearing all noise

  • Brings noise down to an acceptable level

  • Repairs damaged hearing

Explanation

Question 22 of 27

1

Which of the following is one of the recommended means of protecting your hearing?

Select one of the following:

  • Rolled tissue paper

  • Cotton wool pads

  • Soft cloth pads

  • Ear defenders

Explanation

Question 23 of 27

1

Which of the following would not reduce the risks from hand-arm vibration when using a hammer action tool?

Select one of the following:

  • Selecting the lowest vibration tool that is suitable and which can do the work efficiently

  • Wearing gloves to keep the hands warm

  • Working as a team to share the work out

  • Making sure one person does all the work with the tool

Explanation

Question 24 of 27

1

Which of the following animals can carry Weil’s disease?

Select one of the following:

  • Snake

  • Sheep

  • Rat

  • Pig

Explanation

Question 25 of 27

1

You are most likely to catch Weil’s disease (Leptospirosis) if you:

Select one of the following:

  • Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers

  • Work near air conditioning units

  • Fix showers or baths

  • Drink water from a standpipe

Explanation

Question 26 of 27

1

What should you do if the toilets on your site are continually dirty?

Select one of the following:

  • Ignore the problem – its normal on a construction site

  • Make sure you tell someone who can sort it out

  • Find some cleaning materials and clean it up yourself

  • Ask in a nearby café or pub if you can use their toilets

Explanation

Question 27 of 27

1

Excessive sunlight on bare skin can cause which serious health problem?

Select one of the following:

  • Dermatitis

  • Rickets

  • Acne

  • Skin cancer

Explanation

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