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. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Question 1 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Hard hat

Question 2 of 50

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

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

Question 3 of 50

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 4 of 50

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

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Question 5 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 6 of 50

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

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 7 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

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

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 12 of 50

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 13 of 50

14. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 14 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 15 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Question 16 of 50

17. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 17 of 50

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

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 18 of 50

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

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 your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 19 of 50

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

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.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 20 of 50

21. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 21 of 50

22. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 23 of 50

24. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your site security

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Question 26 of 50

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

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

Question 27 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 29 of 50

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

Asbestos

Rust

Dry rot

Termites

Question 30 of 50

31. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Proceed

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

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

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

Question 32 of 50

33. 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.

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

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 33 of 50

34. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Improvise and make your own

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

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

Pull the nail out.

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 36 of 50

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

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

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

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

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

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

Question 39 of 50

40. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 41 of 50

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

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 44 of 50

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

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 45 of 50

46. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 47 of 50

48. 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?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

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

Question 48 of 50

49. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Question 49 of 50

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

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 50 of 50