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HS&E MAP practice question: Hazardous substances (COSHH) (3 of 4)

B. Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare A free question from our original HS&E MAP practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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A worker asks why they need to wash before their tea break after using an epoxy resin.

What is the best answer?

Choose one answer.

A. It is only for appearance
B. Resins can't harm you once dry
C. Only so the canteen stays clean
D. So the resin isn't swallowed

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

A. Wrong: Wrong. Washing protects health.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Some resins can cause skin and breathing problems.
C. Wrong: Wrong. The main reason is health.
D. Right: Right. Washing before eating or drinking stops hazardous substances being swallowed or spreading on the skin.

Explanation

Good welfare is part of COSHH control: wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking.

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