Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Describe
the typical symptoms of occupational 
dermatitis
(b) 
Identify
the factors that could affect the likeli-
hood of dermatitis occurring in workers handling 
dermatitic substances.
8. In relation to occupational dermatitis:
(i) 
identify TWO
common causative agents
(ii) 
describe
the typical symptoms of the 
condition
(iii) 
state
the sources of information that may help to 
identify dermatitic substances in the workplace
(iv) 
outline
specifi c measures designed to prevent 
the occurrence of occupational dermatitis.
9. (a)
Explain
the health and safety benefi ts of restrict-
ing smoking in the workplace
(b) 
Outline
the ways in which an organization could 
effectively implement a no-smoking policy.
10. For 
EACH
of the following agents, 
outline
the princi-
pal health affects 
AND identify
a typical workplace 
situation in which a person might be exposed:
(i) carbon monoxide
(ii) 
silica
(iii) 
legionella 
bacteria
(iv) 
hepatitis 
virus.
11. For 
EACH
of the following agents, 
outline
the prin-
cipal health affects 
AND
identify
a typical workplace 
situation in which a person might be exposed:
(i) isocyanates
(ii) 
asbestos
(iii) 
leptospira 
bacteria
(iv) 
lead.
12. (a)
Identify TWO
respiratory diseases that may be 
caused by exposure to asbestos
(b) 
Identify
the common sources of asbestos in 
buildings that should be considered when con-
ducting an asbestos survey of work premises.
13. 
Outline
the control measures that could be used to 
minimize the health risks from the use of organic solv-
ents in the workplace.
14. (a)