A Trivia Quiz About COSHH

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Which country is COSHH functioning?
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Australia

About This Quiz

COSHH is a United Kingdom regulation which sees to the providing innovation on the usage of substances by people and animals. Employees are regulated in order to be protected from hazardous situations. This regulation has been saving lives as from the time of implementation.

2.

Which of these places is COSHH not effective?
- Scotland
- Wales
- England
- Los Angeles
Correct Answer

A. Los Angeles

Explanation

COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It is a set of regulations in the UK that aim to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances. Los Angeles is not in the UK, so COSHH regulations do not apply there.

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3.

Which of these substances is not hazardous to health?
- Nicotine
- Tobacco
- Cocaine
- Aspirin
Correct Answer

A. Aspirin

Explanation

Aspirin is not hazardous to health because it is a commonly used medication for pain relief, reducing inflammation, and preventing blood clots. It is considered safe when used in the recommended dosage. Nicotine, tobacco, and cocaine, on the other hand, are all substances that are known to have harmful effects on health and can be addictive.

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4.

When was the commencement of the regulations?
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
Correct Answer

A. 2002

Explanation

The commencement of the regulations was in 2002.

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5.

What is the breaching of the regulations by the employees called?
- Fate
- Transgression
- Crime
- Sin
Correct Answer

A. Crime

Explanation

The breaching of regulations by employees is referred to as a "crime". This term implies that the actions of the employees go against the established rules and laws, indicating a serious violation. The word "crime" suggests that there may be legal consequences for such behavior, highlighting the severity of the offense.

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6.

Which was the regulations made?
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
Correct Answer

A. 2002
7.

Which of these is not an hazardous substance?
- Nicotine
- Cocaine
- Codeine
- Alkali
Correct Answer

A. Alkali

Explanation

Alkali is not a hazardous substance because it refers to a group of chemical compounds that are typically found in basic solutions. While some alkalis can be corrosive or harmful in high concentrations, they are not inherently hazardous substances. In contrast, nicotine, cocaine, and codeine are all drugs that can have significant health risks and are considered hazardous substances.

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8.

Who introduced the regulation?
- Ford Joseph
- Lord Lugard
- Nick Jonas
- Nick Brown
Correct Answer

A. Nick Brown

Explanation

Nick Brown is the correct answer because the question is asking about the person who introduced the regulation. Out of the given options, Nick Brown is the only name that fits the criteria of introducing the regulation.

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9.

Which category of people is taking of hazardous substance prone to?
- Toddlers
- Youths
- Teens
- Pensioners
Correct Answer

A. Youths

Explanation

The category of people who are prone to taking hazardous substances is youths. This is because during the teenage years and early adulthood, individuals may experiment with drugs or alcohol, which can be hazardous to their health and well-being.

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10.

Which of these African countries is COSHH effective?
- South Africa
- Kenya
- Rwanda
- Nigeria
Correct Answer

A. Kenya

Explanation

Kenya is the correct answer because COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) is a regulation that ensures the safe use and handling of hazardous substances in the workplace. It is a system used in the United Kingdom to protect workers from the risks associated with hazardous substances. Since Kenya is not in the UK, it does not fall under the jurisdiction of COSHH. Therefore, it can be inferred that none of the African countries listed are COSHH effective.

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