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 should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 1 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

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

Question 2 of 50

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

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

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 3 of 50

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

Irritant

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Question 4 of 50

5. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 5 of 50

6. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Question 6 of 50

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

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 7 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 8 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 10 of 50

11. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Question 11 of 50

12. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Leave the site and go home

Question 12 of 50

13. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 13 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 14 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Question 15 of 50

16. What is the safest way of entering and exiting a deep excavation?

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 16 of 50

17. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Question 18 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

Question 19 of 50

20. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 20 of 50

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

Blue

Yellow

Black

Red

Question 21 of 50

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 22 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 23 of 50

24. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 24 of 50

25. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 25 of 50

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

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 26 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 27 of 50

28. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 28 of 50

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

Water

Asbestos

Paint

Dust

Question 29 of 50

30. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 31 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Question 32 of 50

33. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 33 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

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

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

Question 35 of 50

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

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

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 your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 36 of 50

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

Report it

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 37 of 50

38. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 38 of 50

39. What should you do if you have to work in a confined space and realize your permit to work will expire before you can finish the work?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 39 of 50

40. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Question 40 of 50

41. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

Question 41 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 42 of 50

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

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 43 of 50

44. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 44 of 50

45. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

Question 46 of 50

47. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 47 of 50

48. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 49 of 50

50. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Termites

Asbestos

Dry rot

Rust

Question 50 of 50