CSCS Hazardous Substances Test

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HS&E TEST

Hazardous Substances

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What does the word sensitiser mean on the packaging of a substance?

It is safe to use without personal protective equipment (PPE)

That it could cause allergic reactions when handled

It must be mixed with water before it can be used

It should not be used under any circumstances

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Breathing in asbestos dust is most likely to cause which of the following?

Dizziness and headaches

Lung diseases

Throat infections

Aching muscles and painful joints

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Which one of the following statements is true, with reference to asbestos containing materials (ACMs)?

They have an identifiable smell

They are usually found in new buildings

They are quite simple to identify

They can be difficult to identify

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Where are you most likely to come across asbestos?

Asbestos has now been removed from all houses and buildings

In any industrial building built after the year 2000

In a house built between 1950 and 2005

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

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Who should explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow (the COSHH assessment) before you start work with a hazardous substance?

The site security people

A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector

Your supervisor or employer

The site first aider

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A corrosive substance, such as wet cement, in direct contact with the skin will result in what?

Back injury

Skin burns

Glaucoma

Hair loss

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What does a COSHH assessment cover?

Working safely in confined spaces

Lifting heavy loads and how to protect yourself

Hazardous substances and how to protect yourself when using them

The assessment of noise levels and how to protect your hearing

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Identify the true statement about asbestos.

Asbestos fibres are always blue in colour

Asbestos is hazardous when fibres are disturbed and released into the air

Asbestos is only found in loft spaces and textured coatings

Asbestos is always found in buildings built before 1995

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What should employers check regularly if you are working with hazardous substances?

Your mood

Your family

Your wages

Your health

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When materials which look like asbestos are found on site, what action must be taken?

Assume the material is asbestos and report it to a supervisor

Assume the material is safe until further notice

Assume the material is asbestos and take it to landfill

Remove the material only if you are wearing gloves and a face mask

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Skin burns are most likely to occur when a worker works with which of the following?

Emulsion paint

Wet cement

Dry wood

Glass products

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What is the main, immediate hazard from kneeling directly on wet cement?

Eczema

Dermatitis

Skin rash

Skin burns

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A worker is using a new substance when they start to feel ill. What should the worker do?

Nothing - it is acceptable to feel ill with certain substances

Continue with the work but report it to the supervisor later

Enter the details into an incident report and continue to work with the substance

Stop work and report it to a supervisor or manager on site immediately

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Cement-based roofing sheets are a common material which can often contain what hazardous substance?

Rust

Termites

Dry rot

Asbestos

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Which of the following tasks could place a worker at the greatest risk of lead poisoning, if control measures were not put in place?

Sanding down some old paintwork

Building a wall out of old stone

Cutting timber in a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new build home

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Which one of the following tasks would require a worker to wear safety wellington boots, to help protect from skin burns?

Laying new concrete

Lifting floor boards

Landscape gardening in the rain

Working indoors on fittings

17 / 38

Exposure to which of the following is most likely to result in dermatitis?

Dry wood

Wet cement

Heavy brick

Glass

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Wet cement, mortar and concrete are considered to be health hazards. Which of the following conditions could be caused by exposure to these substances?

Skin burns and dermatitis

Muscle aches

Dizziness and headaches

Arc eye

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If you think you have found some asbestos, what is the first thing you should do?

Put it in a bin and carry on with your work

Find the first aider

Stop work and warn others

Take a sample to your supervisor

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Which of the following is true of lead?

It is safe to ingest

It is poisonous to ingest

It is only poisonous for people over 25

It is safe if in contact with the skin

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How can a worker check if a substance is hazardous to health?

Smell the substance, as odourless substances are safe

All hazardous substances have a large warning label on them

Ask the site manager for their opinion

If it is, the hazards should be shown in a COSHH risk assessment

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What is the most appropriate course of action if a worker finds material they think is asbestos?

Remove the material and bury it immediately

Pull it out and take it to landfill

Assume it is asbestos until a laboratory report is received

Tell other workers not to disturb it too much

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Identify the true statement about asbestos

Asbestos is made up of hazardous microscopic fibres

Asbestos is best disposed of by burning it

If safety goggles are worn, asbestos is harmless

Buildings containing asbestos must always be demolished

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Why is it important to wash your hands after handling lead, or lead based paint, before eating or smoking?

It can transfer to your mouth and taste bad

It can transfer to your mouth and is toxic

It can transfer to your mouth and make your breath smell bad

It can transfer to your mouth and can be addictive

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Which one of the following statements about asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos in buildings must always be removed regardless of condition

Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres only cause health problems for smokers

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In addition to putting controls in place when workers are working with hazardous substances, what else must employers do?

Change the controls weekly

Change the controls every month

Monitor the controls

Keep the controls secret

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Identify which of the following signs is associated with a substance being toxic if swallowed or inhaled?

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How is it possible to tell that a product is hazardous?

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

It will always be in a black container

By the shape of the container or packaging

It will always be in a cardboard box

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What is the first thing you should do if you find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals?

Move the container to somewhere safe

Put the container in a bin to get rid of it

Smell it to see what the chemical is

Ensure that it remains undisturbed and report it

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Which of the following is most likely to be caused by exposure to wet cement?

Eczema

Silicosis

Dermatitis

Hearing loss

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Which of the following provides health and safety information about a hazardous substance?

The COSHH assessment

The site diary

The delivery note

The Manual Handling assessment

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How can asbestos be correctly identified?

The distinct colour of the dust

By putting a piece in water and seeing if it dissolves

By getting a sample analysed in a laboratory

It is clear from the strong smell of the dust

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Whose responsibility is it to ensure that exposure to substances which are hazardous to health is prevented or adequately controlled?

The designer

The product manufacturers

The employer

All workers on site

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When working through a construction health and safety checklist, which of these hazardous substances should be identified?

Noise levels, solvents, dust, paint

Vibration levels, noise levels, asbestos, cement

Asbestos, cement, paints, noise levels

Lead, solvents, cement, asbestos

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If warnings about how to work with hazardous substances are not followed, what is a likely consequence for workers?

Increased fitness level

Ill health

Decreased fitness levels

Good health

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Exposure to asbestos fibres may result in which illness?

Lung cancer

Dermatitis

Skin cancer

Heart disease

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Why should you wear wellington boots when working in wet cement?

To stop your trousers getting wet

To allow you to walk faster through the cement

To prevent dermatitis and skin burns

To keep your feet warm

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Which one of the following ways is lead most likely to enter the body?

Via the eyes (absorption)

Via the mouth (ingestion)

Via injection

Via the skin pores

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Why is Hazardous Substances Safety Important?

Construction workers frequently come into contact with hazardous substances such as chemicals, asbestos, dust, and fumes. Improper handling of these substances can lead to serious health issues, including respiratory diseases, skin conditions, and long-term illnesses. The CSCS Hazardous Substances Test ensures that workers understand the risks and follow safe handling procedures.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test evaluates your knowledge of hazardous substances, proper control measures, and UK safety regulations. By taking this test, you will learn:

How to identify hazardous substances on-site
Safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
The risks associated with exposure to toxic materials like asbestos and silica dust
How to use Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations to minimize risks
The importance of ventilation, PPE, and emergency procedures

Key Topics Covered:

Common Hazardous Substances – Chemicals, dust, fumes, and asbestos.
Health Risks – Respiratory diseases, skin disorders, and long-term conditions.
Safe Handling and Storage – Labeling, proper containers, and ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Gloves, masks, respirators, and protective clothing.
Emergency Response – Spill management, first aid, and reporting incidents.
Legal Responsibilities – Compliance with COSHH Regulations 2002 and other UK safety laws.

Why Take This Test?

Reduce health risks by understanding the dangers of hazardous substances.
Stay compliant with UK health and safety regulations.
Promote a safer workplace by following proper handling and disposal procedures.

Prepare for the CSCS Hazardous Substances Test today to enhance your safety knowledge and protect your health on-site!