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Asbestos: Dangers and Types Quiz

Question 1 of 16

1

Exposure through inhalation to asbestos affects the lungs.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

You should continue to work as soon as you have discovered the presence of asbestos.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

What is the brown type of asbestos called?

Select one of the following:

  • Chrysotile

  • Chrysolite

  • Amosite

  • Amosile

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

What should you do as soon as you discover the presence of asbestos in the work place?

Select one of the following:

  • Continue to work as long as you do not disturb the asbestos.

  • Stop working, go home and tell your supervisor in the morning.

  • Continue to work with the asbestos even though you may have had some training.

  • Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor.

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

What is the colour of the most harmful and dangerous form of asbestos?

Select one of the following:

  • Brown

  • White

  • Blue

  • Grey

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

Chrysotile asbestos has a white colour to it.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

A dust mask is safe to use when working with or removing asbestos in the work place.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

Select all of the following health implications when being exposed to asbestos over time.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Dust allergies

  • Lung cancer

  • Flu

  • Mesothelioma

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

The latest Control of Asbestos Regulations has been amended to which year?

Select one of the following:

  • 1992

  • 2006

  • 2014

  • 2012

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

Mesothelioma is a form of asbestos-related lung cancer.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

When coming across asbestos when must you stop working and inform your supervisor?

Select one of the following:

  • After you have removed the asbestos from the work place.

  • After you have further investigated the presence of asbestos by disturbing the material a few times.

  • When you think you cannot remove the asbestos all by yourself.

  • Immediately when you have (or think) you have discovered the presence of asbestos.

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

Asbestos is a dust-like fibrous mineral which can be manufactured in various material forms.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

Asbestos is only present within buildings constructed before the year 1990?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

In the UK, Asbestos will be the cause of deaths of around 20 tradesman each week including 6 electricians.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

The colour of Amosite asbestos is?

Select one of the following:

  • Yellow

  • Blue

  • White

  • Brown

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

What colour is Crocidilite asbestos?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Green

  • Blue

  • Brown

  • White

Explanation

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