1) What is asbestos? a) A naturally occurring mineral b) A fungus c) A chemical used in construction d) A type of cement 2) How does asbestos cause illness? a) It gets in your eyes b) Microscopic fibres are breathed in and become trapped in the lungs c) It is absorbed through the skin d) It gets accidently eaten 3) How many people die each year due to previous exposure to asbestos? a) 2000 b) 500 c) 800 d) 5000 4) Breathing in dust and fumes repeatedly over time can cause... a) Dermatitis b) Flu c) Lung disease d) Joint problems 5) Why is using hearing protection outside of the protection zones dangerous? a) You won't hear vehicles coming b) You can get ear infections c) Ear plugs can get stuck forever d) You won't be able to see properly 6) What serious condition can prolonged use of vibrating tools cause? a) A headache b) Skin cancer c) Hiccups d) Hand-arm vibration syndrome 7) What is a hazardous substance? a) Everything used in construction b) Any substance that could harm your health or the environment c) Something you could trip over d) Alcohol 8) How can hazardous substances get into your body? a) Inhalation b) Absorption c) Ingestion d) Injection e) Dancing f) Sleeping 9) What does this symbol mean? a) Death b) Scary c) Toxic d) Pirates 10) In manual handling what does the L in TILE stand for? a) Load b) Love c) Loyal d) Loser

Health & Safety in Construction Knowledge Check 3

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