Exams / HS&E DUCT / Asbestos and handling ductwork / Question 2
HS&E DUCT practice question: Asbestos and handling ductwork (2 of 5) E. Specialist: HVACR – ductwork A free question from our original HS&E DUCT practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
Last verified October 2026 against HSE guidance and the law ·How we write our questions
A new starter asks how they would know if they were breathing asbestos fibres.
What does HSE say?
Choose one answer.
A A. They look like white smokeB B. You can't see, smell or feel themC C. They make you cough and sneeze straight awayD D. They smell of burning plasticShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. You can't see them.B. Right: Right. HSE says asbestos fibres are invisible and you can't smell or feel them.C. Wrong: Wrong. You can't feel them.D. Wrong: Wrong. You can't smell them.Explanation Asbestos fibres can't be seen, smelt or felt, so check before you disturb materials.
Study Keep practicing Answer questions with a score at the end, or practice just this topic with the explanation after each one. No sign-up needed.