Unit 7 - Chemical And Biological Health Hazards And Risk Control Flashcards
1
Q
Give 8 forms of chemical agent?
A
Solids Dust Fibres Fumes Gases Mists Vapours Liquids
2
Q
Name 3 biological agents
A
Fungi
Bacteria
Viruses
3
Q
Give an example of an acute health effect
A
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Drowsiness and headaches
4
Q
Give an example of a chronic health effect
A
Cancer
5
Q
4 Routes of entry of hazardous substances into the body
A
Inhalation
Injection
Ingestion
Absorbtion
6
Q
What is dermatitis
A
Non infectious inflammation of the skin
7
Q
What is occupational asthma
A
Sensitization of the respiratory tract
8
Q
Give 8 factors to consider in assessing health risks in relation to coshh
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Hazards of the substance Quantitiy and concentration of substance Work process - brushing or spraying Precautionary statements Work exposure limit Duriatiin and frequency of exposure People at risk Evaluate existing control measures
