health and safety

Question 1

When was the HASWA made?

Answer 1

1974

Question 2

What is the primary goal of HASWA?

Answer 2

To ensure health and safety of all people

Question 3

What is the method statement?

Answer 3

Describes how work can be conducted safely

Question 4

Potential health effects of exposure to asbestos?

Answer 4

Asbestosis and Mesothelioma

Question 5

What is Acop?

Answer 5

Approved Codes Of Practice

Question 6

According to HSE, how many plumbers die weekly from asbestos related diseases?

Answer 6

4

Question 7

What provides advice on how understanding how to comply with the law?

Answer 7

HSE Guidance notes

Question 8

What is the consequence of failing to comply with a prohibition notice?

Answer 8

A fine up to £20,000 or six months imprisonment

Question 9

What is COSHH?

Answer 9

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 10

What should you do with asbestos waste?

Answer 10

Use an authorised asbestos waste/disposal site

Question 11

What are health and safety regulations?

Answer 11

Mandatory requirements that aim to prevent or reduce injury

Question 12

What is a prohibition notice?

Answer 12

Used to address health and safety violations

Question 13

What is a HSE?

Answer 13

Health and safety executive

Question 14

What is the first step of taking a risk assessment?

Answer 14

Identifying hazards

Question 15

What is brown asbestos called?

Answer 15

Amosite

Question 16

What is white asbestos called?

Answer 16

Chrysotile

Question 17

What colour is a warning sign?

Answer 17

Yellow

Question 17

What is blue asbestos called?

Answer 17

Crocidolite

Question 18

What should you do when you come across asbestos?

Answer 18

Stop work, report to employer

Question 19

What colour is a mandatory sign?

Answer 19

Blue