Use of cleaning chemicals 6 One of the wash basins in the toilet on level 3 is blocked. A cleaner from S&S has used ‘Miracle Magic drain unblocker’ to try to clear the blockage.

Task 6: Use of cleaning chemicals

6 One of the wash basins in the toilet on level 3 is blocked. A cleaner from S&S

has used ‘Miracle Magic drain unblocker’ to try to clear the blockage.

Supporting document 5 is the safety data sheet (SDS) for ‘Miracle Magic’.

(a) Explain the information provided in section 2 of the SDS. (5)

(b) ‘Miracle Magic’ is stored in the cleaner’s metal cupboard on the ground 

floor of the building.

Consider the suitability of these storage arrangements. (5)

(c) Cleaners at S&S have been given a copy of the safety data sheet (SDS) 

for ‘Miracle Magic’ as part of their hazardous substances training. 

During the training, some of the cleaners asked questions about the 

information in the table at section 8 of the SDS.

Explain the relevance of this information to those workers using ‘Miracle 

Magic’. (10)

(d) The leak of ‘Miracle Magic’ from the wash basin onto the floor of the 

toilets has created risks.

(i) Describe how risks to the maintenance worker may arise from this 

situation. (12)

(ii) Consider how other building users could be exposed to ‘Miracle 

Magic’ as a result of this leak. (5)

(iii) What control measures could be considered to prevent a 

reoccurrence of this situation? (13)

Note: You should support all your answers, where applicable, using relevant 

information from the scenario and the relevant supporting documents.