Exams / HS&E MAP / Hazardous substances (COSHH) / Question 4
HS&E MAP practice question: Hazardous substances (COSHH) (4 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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Your team has controls in place for a hazardous substance.
What must you do with your COSHH assessment?
Choose one answer.
A A. Review it regularlyB B. Never change it once it is writtenC C. Throw it away once controls are in placeD D. Only review it after someone becomes illShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says review your COSHH assessment, and update it if anything changes, such as new substances or methods.B. Wrong: Wrong. It must stay up to date.C. Wrong: Wrong. Keep it and review it.D. Wrong: Wrong. Review it regularly to prevent illness.Explanation Review COSHH assessments regularly, and when work, substances or controls change.
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