UKATA Emergency Procedures

Question 1

If you accidentally drill into a material that starts releasing fibrous dust in a pre-2000 building, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Stop work immediately and put down the drill

Answer

Finish the hole quickly to minimise disruption

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Blow the dust away from your face

Answer

Continue but put on a dust mask

Question 2

After an accidental asbestos release, who should be notified?

Accepted Answer

Your supervisor, the dutyholder, and potentially the HSE

Answer

Only the building cleaner

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The local newspaper

Answer

Only co-workers in the immediate area

Question 3

What should you do with your work clothes if you have been exposed to asbestos fibres?

Accepted Answer

Bag them as potentially contaminated waste — do not take them home

Answer

Shake them off outside and continue wearing them

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Wash them with your regular laundry

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Hang them up to air out overnight

Question 4

In an asbestos emergency, why is it important to restrict access to the affected area?

Accepted Answer

To prevent other people from being exposed to airborne asbestos fibres

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To prevent theft of building materials

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To stop the work from falling behind schedule

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To protect the asbestos from further damage

Question 5

What record should be made following an accidental asbestos exposure incident?

Accepted Answer

A detailed record including names of exposed persons, duration, and circumstances

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No record is necessary if exposure was brief

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Only a verbal report to a colleague

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A social media post to warn others

Question 6

If an asbestos fire breaks out in a building containing ACMs, what additional hazard does this create?

Accepted Answer

The fire can release large quantities of asbestos fibres into the smoke and surrounding area

Answer

No additional hazard — fire destroys asbestos

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Asbestos puts out the fire

Answer

The asbestos melts and becomes safe