CSCS Asbestos Awareness

Question 1

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, who has the 'duty to manage' asbestos in non-domestic premises?

Accepted Answer

The dutyholder — typically the owner, occupier, or anyone with responsibility for maintenance or repair of the premises

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The building's tenants

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The local council environmental health officer

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The HSE directly manages all asbestos in buildings

Question 2

What are the three main types of asbestos that may be found in UK buildings?

Accepted Answer

Chrysotile (white), amosite (brown), and crocidolite (blue)

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Red, green, and blue asbestos

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Type A, Type B, and Type C asbestos

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ite,ite, and plaster asbestos

Question 3

What is the typical latency period between asbestos exposure and the development of mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

15-60 years, with an average of around 30-40 years

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2-5 years

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Less than 1 year

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Exactly 10 years

Question 4

What is the difference between a management survey and a refurbishment/demolition survey for asbestos?

Accepted Answer

A management survey locates asbestos-containing materials likely to be disturbed during normal occupancy, while a refurbishment/demolition survey is more intrusive and identifies all asbestos before building work begins

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There is no difference — they are the same survey

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A management survey is for houses and a refurbishment survey is for commercial buildings

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A refurbishment survey is cheaper and less thorough

Question 5

What action must a construction worker take if they accidentally discover suspected asbestos-containing material during work?

Accepted Answer

Stop work immediately, evacuate the area, prevent others from entering, report to the supervisor, and do not attempt to clean up or disturb the material further

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Remove it quickly and place it in a bin bag

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Continue working but wear a dust mask

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Wet the material and continue working around it

Question 6

Which of the three asbestos types is considered the most hazardous to health?

Accepted Answer

Crocidolite (blue)

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Chrysotile (white)

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Amosite (brown)

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All three are equally hazardous with no difference in risk