UKATA Health Risks 2

Question 1

Which occupational group has historically been at the highest risk of asbestos-related disease in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Building maintenance and construction workers

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Office workers

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Agricultural workers

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Retail staff

Question 2

What is the current UK workplace exposure limit (WEL) for asbestos?

Accepted Answer

0.1 fibres per ml of air

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0.01 fibres per ml of air

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1.0 fibres per ml of air

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10 fibres per ml of air

Question 3

Lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure differs from mesothelioma in that:

Accepted Answer

It develops in the lung tissue itself, not the lining

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It only affects non-smokers

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It is never fatal

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It only develops within 5 years of exposure

Question 4

What happens to asbestos fibres once they are inhaled into the lungs?

Accepted Answer

They become permanently lodged in the lung tissue

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They dissolve within a few weeks

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They are coughed out naturally within months

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They are absorbed into the bloodstream and excreted

Question 5

How does smoking interact with asbestos exposure regarding lung cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Smoking multiplies the risk by up to 50 times

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Smoking has no effect on asbestos-related risk

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Smoking slightly increases the risk

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Smoking actually protects against asbestos fibres

Question 6

What is diffuse pleural thickening?

Accepted Answer

Extensive scarring and thickening of the lung lining that can restrict breathing

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A form of lung cancer

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A temporary inflammation that resolves on its own

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An allergic reaction that occurs immediately after exposure