CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CSCS mock test is a full 50-question example designed to help you practice and prepare for your real Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2024. All the questions will be pulled at random from some of the core health and safety topics covered in the real CSCS test.

For the real test, you will have 45 minutes to complete 50 multiple-choice questions, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a good theoretical knowledge of many health and safety topics before you can pass your test and apply for your CSCS card.

Most of the questions in the real test will require a single answer but there are a few which require multiple answers. In keeping with this format, we’ve added questions that require multiple answers so you can get the full experience when attempting any of our CSCS mock tests.

If a question requires two answers, you’ll need to choose both correct answers before you can get a full point for that question, so please ensure that you read each question carefully. The pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Good luck!

1. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Turn left

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Question 1 of 50

2. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 2 of 50

3. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 3 of 50

4. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 4 of 50

5. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

Question 5 of 50

6. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Lifting materials

Question 6 of 50

7. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 7 of 50

8. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 8 of 50

9. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

Question 9 of 50

10. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 10 of 50

11. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 13 of 50

14. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class D

Class B

Class F

Class A

Question 14 of 50

15. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 15 of 50

16. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Question 16 of 50

17. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Question 17 of 50

18. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 18 of 50

19. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 19 of 50

20. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Foam

Dry Powder

Water

CO2

Wet Chemical

Question 20 of 50

21. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Ten working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Question 21 of 50

22. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of the following is the best option if you're trying to avoid causing any harm to a protected species in an area where you're working?

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 23 of 50

24. Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 24 of 50

25. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

Question 25 of 50

26. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

Question 26 of 50

27. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Yellow

Red

Blue

Black

Question 27 of 50

28. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 28 of 50

29. Exposure to which of these would most likely result in you contracting Weil’s disease?

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Question 29 of 50

30. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 30 of 50

31. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Stay away from that area

Question 32 of 50

33. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

Question 33 of 50

34. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Question 34 of 50

35. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Question 35 of 50

36. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 37 of 50

38. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Question 38 of 50

39. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 39 of 50

40. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 40 of 50

41. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 41 of 50

42. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 42 of 50

43. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Question 43 of 50

44. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 44 of 50

45. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Question 45 of 50

46. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

Question 46 of 50

47. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 47 of 50

48. What substance is probably present in the air if workers notice the smell of rotten eggs?

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if you suspect the scaffolding you are working from is unsafe?

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 49 of 50

50. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Question 50 of 50