CSCS COSHH

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for?

Accepted Answer

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Answer

COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. These regulations require employers to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace to prevent ill health.

Question 2

How many sections does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain under the REACH Regulation?

Accepted Answer

16 sections

Answer

Under the UK REACH Regulation, a Safety Data Sheet must contain 16 sections covering identification, hazards, composition, first aid, fire-fighting, accidental release, handling and storage, exposure controls, physical properties, stability, toxicology, ecology, disposal, transport, regulatory information, and other information.

Question 3

What is the correct hierarchy of control measures under COSHH?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate, substitute, enclose, ventilate, PPE

Answer

The COSHH hierarchy of control is: eliminate the substance entirely, substitute with a less hazardous alternative, enclose the process, use local exhaust ventilation (LEV), and finally use PPE as a last resort. PPE should never be the first line of defence.

Question 4

What does the GHS skull and crossbones hazard symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

Acute toxicity — may be fatal or cause serious harm if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin

Answer

The GHS skull and crossbones symbol (GHS06) indicates acute toxicity. Substances bearing this symbol may be fatal or cause serious harm through inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Workers must follow strict COSHH controls when handling such substances.

Question 5

Under COSHH 2002, who is responsible for carrying out a COSHH assessment on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

The employer or self-employed person

Answer

Under the COSHH Regulations 2002, it is the employer's (or self-employed person's) duty to carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to health from hazardous substances and to implement appropriate control measures.

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CSCS COSHH