Asbestos Awareness Quiz

To mark Asbestos Awareness Week (November 19 - 23, 2012), here's a quick quiz for your staff room. How high is your asbestos awareness?

1. When did Australia ban the import and export of all asbestos and asbestos-containing products?

a) 1982
b) 2003
c) 1976

2. Which nation continues to export asbestos to Asia and India despite banning its use within its own borders?

a) New Zealand
b) Canada
c) South Africa

3. Are there asbestos-containing materials in your workplace?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Don't Know

4. Which Australian state has a central register of asbestos in schools?

a) Tasmania
b) NSW
c) Queensland

5. How do you report/record a workplace exposure to asbestos?

a) WorkSafe
b) Local doctor
c) Employer
d) Your union
e) All of the above

6. The percentage of homes built before 1982 that contain asbestos is:

a) 10%
b) 70%
c) 40%

7. Who would you contact to provide information on domestic asbestos removal?

a) Environmental Protection Authority
b) WorkSafe
c) Asbestos removalist in your local paper classifieds
d) Local council

8. Which Australian state has a commitment to a phased removal of all asbestos in public buildings by 2030?

a) South Australia
b) Queensland
c) Tasmania