C.O.S.H.H

Question 1

What C.O.S.H.H is

Answer 1

The law requires the adequate control exposure to materials in the workplace that can cause ill health

Question 2

Substances not covered by C.O.S.H.H

Answer 2

Lead, asbestos, radioactive substances

Question 3

Hazards related to C.O.S.H.H

Answer 3

Can cause asthma, cancer, skin damage, serious long term effects to the lungs

Question 4

Obligations of C.O.S.H.H

Answer 4

Identifying hazards, risk assessment, providing control measures to reduce harm to health, ensure use of control measures, maintaining control measures, providing information and training for workers and others, monitoring health of workers and planning for emergency

Question 5

C.O.S.H.H
Harmful substances

Answer 5

Dust, gases, fumes, liquids, gels, powders, harmful micro-organisms, blood, waste

Question 6

Systems of work in relation to C.O.S.H.H

Answer 6

Restrict access to people who need to be there, plan the storage of materials and use appropriate containers, ensure containers are correctly labelled, plan the storage and disposal of waste

Question 7

Cleaning under C.O.S.H.H

Answer 7

Plan and organise the workplace so it can be effectively cleaned, use a vacuum rather than sweeping

Question 8

Recording under C.O.S.H.H

Answer 8

If there are 5 or more employees present, risk assessment must be recorded