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 notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 1 of 50

2. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Turn right

Proceed

Question 2 of 50

3. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 4 of 50

5. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

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

Question 7 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Methane

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

10. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Falling from height

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Continue working – this is normal

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Question 12 of 50

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

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Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 with the big mask until you can get another one

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

Question 14 of 50

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

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

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

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 15 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 16 of 50

17. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 17 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

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

Question 18 of 50

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 19 of 50

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

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Question 20 of 50

21. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

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

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

Question 22 of 50

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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 23 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 24 of 50

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

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

CO2

Question 25 of 50

26. 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?

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 emergency services.

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.

Question 28 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

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

Use lifting equipment

Question 30 of 50

31. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

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

Question 31 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 32 of 50

33. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 33 of 50

34. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Question 34 of 50

35. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Plasters

Scissors

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Question 36 of 50

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

Termites

Rust

Asbestos

Dry rot

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Question 38 of 50

39. 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?

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

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 39 of 50

40. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Question 40 of 50

41. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 41 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

Question 42 of 50

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

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It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 43 of 50

44. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 44 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 45 of 50

46. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Your site security

Your employer

Question 46 of 50

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

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 48 of 50

49. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 49 of 50

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

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

Question 50 of 50