1) Where are you most likely to come across asbestos? a) In a house built between 1950 and 2005 b) In any industrial building built after the year 2000 c) In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000 d) Asbestos has now been removed from all houses and buildings 2) Breathing in asbestos dust is most likely to cause which of the following? a) Lung Disease b) Throat infections c) Dizziness and headaches d) Aching muscles and painful joints 3) Exposure to asbestos fibres may result in which illness? a) Heart disease b) Skin cancer c) Dermatitis  d) Lung cancer 4) How can asbestos be correctly identified? a) The distinct colour of the dust b) By getting a sample analysed in a laboratory c) It is clear from the strong smell of the dust d) By putting a piece in water and seeing if it dissolves 5) Which one of the following statements about asbestos is true? a) Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through the skin b) Asbestos fibres only cause health problems for smokers c) Asbestos in buildings must always be removed regardless of the condition d) Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through inhalation 6) Cement-based roofing sheets are a common material which can often contain what hazardous substance? a) Rust b) Dry-rot c) Termites d) Asbestos 7) Who is allowed to work with or remove asbestos? a) Those who are trained b) Nobody c) Plasterers d) Site supervisors 8) Which of the following types of asbestos is the most common? a) Crocidolite  b) Chrsyotile  c) Amosite d) Actinolite  9) What should you do if you suspect that asbestos is present and there is no report? a) Continue, but try not to disturb it. b) Stop immediately and leave the job. c) Stop immediately and seek guidance d) Continue as it is probably not asbestos. 10) Which of the following is not a type of Amphibole asbestos? a) Chrsyotile b) Anthophyllite c) Tremolite d) Crocidolite

Multiple Choice Questions - Asbestos

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