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For the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed)

700+ SBA questions designed around the DOccMed exam format.

High-quality questions with clear, structured explanations.

Learn to eliminate wrong answers – not just recognise the right one.

Every question explains why the correct answer is right and why the others are wrong.

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700+ SBA questions designed around the DOccMed exam format.

High-quality questions with clear, structured explanations.

Learn to eliminate wrong answers – not just recognise the right one.

Every question explains why the correct answer is right and why the others are wrong.

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Question 12 / 50 DOccMed SBA
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, which substances are excluded from COSHH because Parliament has created separate, substance specific control regulations providing their own comprehensive regime?
A Ionising radiation and radioactive materials, because these are controlled under radiation protection legislation.
B Asbestos and lead, because each is regulated under dedicated regulations imposing their own assessment, control and surveillance duties.
C Flammable solvents and petrol vapour, because fire and explosion risks are addressed under DSEAR.
D Wood dust and respirable crystalline silica generated at work, because these arise from natural materials.
E Cytotoxic medicines handled in hospitals, because medicinal products are governed by medicines legislation.
✓ Correct
Correct
Correct answer

B. Asbestos and lead — each regulated under dedicated regulations imposing their own assessment, control and surveillance duties.

✓ The correct answer explained

Specific regulations displace COSHH where they provide a complete statutory regime for a named substance. Asbestos and lead are excluded because dedicated regulations impose risk assessment, exposure control, monitoring, and health surveillance.

COSHH may still apply to hazards not covered by parallel regimes.

• Key point
  • Exclusion basis — complete substance-specific regime exists
  • Parallel laws — COSHH still applies to different hazard types
Rule: COSHH is displaced only where another regulation fully covers that substance and its risks.
✕ Why other options are wrong

Confuses separate risk regimes with full exclusion. DSEAR or radiation law removes COSHH only for specific hazard types, not entirely.

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Pass DOccMed by mastering how the exam tests you

For the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed)

700+ SBA questions designed around the DOccMed exam format.

High-quality questions with clear, structured explanations.

Learn to eliminate wrong answers - not just recognise the right one.

Every question explains why the correct answer is right and why the others are wrong.

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Question 12 / 50 DOccMed SBA
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, which substances are excluded from COSHH because Parliament has created separate, substance specific control regulations providing their own comprehensive regime?
A Ionising radiation and radioactive materials, because these are controlled under radiation protection legislation.
B Asbestos and lead, because each is regulated under dedicated regulations imposing their own assessment, control and surveillance duties.
C Flammable solvents and petrol vapour, because fire and explosion risks are addressed under DSEAR.
D Wood dust and respirable crystalline silica generated at work, because these arise from natural materials.
E Cytotoxic medicines handled in hospitals, because medicinal products are governed by medicines legislation.
✓ Correct
Correct
Correct answer

B. Asbestos and lead, because each is regulated under dedicated regulations imposing their own assessment, control and surveillance duties.

✓ The correct answer explained

Specific regulations displace COSHH where they provide a complete statutory regime for a named substance. Asbestos and lead are excluded because dedicated regulations impose risk assessment, exposure control, monitoring, and health surveillance.

COSHH may still apply to hazards not covered by parallel regimes, such as toxicity where other laws address different risks.

• Key point
  • Exclusion basis - complete substance-specific regime exists
  • Parallel laws - COSHH still applies to different hazard types
Rule to remember: COSHH is displaced only where another regulation fully covers that substance and its risks.
✕ Why other options are wrong

Confuses separate risk regimes with full exclusion. Assumes regulation under DSEAR or radiation law removes COSHH entirely rather than only for specific hazard types.

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What candidates say

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  • Clear explanations and easy to follow. No overcomplication.

    GP Trainee

  • Covers the syllabus well and focuses on what matters.

    Occupational Health Trainee

  • Easy to use. Straight to the point.

    GP Trainee

  • Best question bank I have used for DOccMed.

    Occupational Health Trainee

  • Explanations feel like someone talking it through properly.

    DOccMed Candidate

  • Really helped me understand the exam structure and think like the examiner.

    Occupational Health Trainee

  • The explanations for wrong answers are just as valuable as the correct ones.

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Clear explanations and easy to follow. No overcomplication.

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