10 (a) State TWO respiratory diseases that may be caused by exposure to

asbestos.
(2)
(b) Identify where asbestos is likely to be encountered in a building during
renovation work.
(6)


6 (a) Define the term `target organ' within the context of occupational
health.
(2)
(b) Outline the personal hygiene practices that should be followed to
reduce the risk of ingestion of a hazardous substance.
(6)


3 (a) Explain the meaning of the term `dilution ventilation'. (2)
(b) Outline the circumstances in which the use of dilution ventilation may
be appropriate.

(6)


7 In relation to substances used at work:


(i) explain the meaning of the term `toxic' (2)
(ii) describe, using an example in EACH case, the differences between
acute and chronic health effects.

(6)

8 Outline the factors to be considered in the correct selection of
respiratory protection for use at work.

(8)



2 In relation to occupational dermatitis:
(i) identify TWO common causative agents (2)
(ii) describe the typical symptoms of the condition (3)
(iii) state the sources of information that may help to identify dermatitic
substances in the workplace.
(3)

11 List EIGHT safe practices to be followed when using a skip for the
collection and removal of waste from a construction site.
(8)


Question 1 An inefficient local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system has been identified as
the main cause of excessive dust levels in a workplace.
(i) Identify FOUR possible indications of a dust problem that may have alerted staff to the
inefficiency of the LEV system. (4)
(ii) Outline the factors that may have reduced the effectiveness of the LEV system.
(8)
(iii) Describe control methods other than LEV that might be used to minimise levels of
airborne dust. (8)


Question 5 Identify FOUR possible routes of entry of toxic substances into the body
and, in EACH case, describe a circumstance in which an employee might
be at risk of such exposure. (8)

Question 7 (a) Outline SIX factors to be considered when selecting suitable eye
protection for use at work. (6)

(b)Identify ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of safety goggles
compared with safety spectacles. (2)


Question 10 (a) Identify TWO respiratory diseases that may be caused by exposure
to asbestos. (2)
(b) Explain where asbestos is likely to be encountered in a building during
renovation work. (6)


7 (a) Explain the meaning of the term dilution ventilation.

(2)
(b) Outline the circumstances in which the use of dilution ventilation may
be appropriate.
(6)


6 (a) Define the term target organ within the context of occupational health.

(2)
(b) Outline the personal hygiene practices that should be followed to
reduce the risk of ingestion of a hazardous substance.
(6)


10 (a) Describe, by means of a labelled sketch, a chemical indicator (stain
detector) tube suitable for atmospheric monitoring.

(4)
(b) List the main limitations of chemical indicator (stain detector) tubes. (4)


3 (a) Describe the typical symptoms of occupational dermatitis. (2)
(b) State the factors that could affect the likelihood of dermatitis occurring
in workers handling dermatitic substances.
(6)

5 Outline the factors to be considered in the selection of respiratory
protection equipment for persons carrying out welding activities.
(8)


9 Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems must be thoroughly examined
at least every 14 months. Outline the routine maintenance that should
be carried out between statutory examinations in order to ensure the
continuing efficiency of an LEV system.
(8)


1 Employees working for a specialist shoe manufacturer are engaged in
trimming soles by hand prior to using a solvent-based adhesive to glue
them on to the shoes.


(i) Describe FOUR possible adverse health effects that might be
experienced by these employees.

(4)
(ii) Identify the information that should be included on the
manufacturer's material safety data sheet that has been supplied with
the adhesive.

(8)
(iii) Outline measures to minimise the health risks from BOTH the
trimming AND the gluing operations.
(8)


5 Outline the factors that may reduce the effectiveness of a local
exhaust ventilation (LEV) system.
(8)


10 (a) Identify possible routes of entry of biological organisms into the body.

(4)
(b) Outline control measures that could be used to reduce the risk of
infection from biological organisms.

(4)


3 (a) List FOUR respiratory diseases that could be caused by exposure to
dust at work.
(4)
(b) Identify the possible indications of a dust problem in a workplace (4)