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 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 1 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

Question 2 of 50

3. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Question 3 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Question 4 of 50

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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 5 of 50

6. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 6 of 50

7. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 7 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 8 of 50

9. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 9 of 50

10. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. 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 power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

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

Question 12 of 50

13. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 13 of 50

14. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 14 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Paint

Question 15 of 50

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

Blue

Yellow

Red

Black

Question 16 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 18 of 50

19. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 19 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 20 of 50

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 21 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 23 of 50

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

To supervise work

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

Question 24 of 50

25. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 25 of 50

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

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 26 of 50

27. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 27 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 28 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class A

Class F

Question 29 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 30 of 50

31. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Question 31 of 50

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

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

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 32 of 50

33. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 33 of 50

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 34 of 50

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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 37 of 50

38. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 38 of 50

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

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

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

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

Pull the nail out.

Question 39 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 40 of 50

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

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 41 of 50

42. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

Hard hat

Safety harness

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Question 42 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 43 of 50

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

Nine working days

Ten working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Question 44 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

Question 45 of 50

46. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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 is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Question 49 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 50 of 50