IOSH Understanding Hazards 4

Question 1

What is 'asbestosis'?

Accepted Answer

A chronic, progressive scarring of the lung tissue caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibres

Answer

Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibres over a prolonged period. The fibres cause progressive scarring (fibrosis) of the lung tissue, leading to breathlessness and reduced lung function. It typically takes 15-30 years to develop after first exposure.

Question 2

What are 'musculoskeletal disorders' (MSDs)?

Accepted Answer

Injuries and disorders affecting the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage and spinal discs, often from work activities

Answer

MSDs include a wide range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, such as back pain, upper limb disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and herniated discs. They can be caused by manual handling, repetitive tasks, poor posture, and vibration.

Question 3

What is 'work-related stress'?

Accepted Answer

The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or demands placed on them at work

Answer

The HSE defines work-related stress as the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other demands placed on them at work. It is not an illness itself, but prolonged stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and physical health problems. The HSE's Management Standards identify six key stressors.

Question 4

What are the HSE's six Management Standards for work-related stress?

Accepted Answer

Demands, control, support, relationships, role and change

Answer

The HSE's six Management Standards for work-related stress are: Demands (workload, work patterns), Control (how much say in how they do work), Support (from managers and colleagues), Relationships (avoiding conflict, bullying), Role (clarity, no conflict), and Change (how it's managed and communicated).

Question 5

What is the 'CLP Regulation'?

Accepted Answer

The Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures Regulation, implementing GHS in the UK

Answer

The CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) implements the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for classifying and labelling chemicals in the UK. It requires chemical suppliers to classify hazards, use GHS pictograms, signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements on labels.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Understanding Hazards 4