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 the health and safety sign below mean?

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 colleague’s job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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 2 of 50

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 3 of 50

4. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 4 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 7 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 8 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 9 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 10 of 50

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Question 13 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Rust

Asbestos

Termites

Dry rot

Question 15 of 50

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

Feeding your finding

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 18 of 50

19. 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?

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 19 of 50

20. 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.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 20 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Say exactly what you saw.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Question 23 of 50

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

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Borrow a harness from another worker

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Your mood

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 27 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 28 of 50

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

Parked

Reversing

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Question 29 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Question 30 of 50

31. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 34 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 35 of 50

36. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 36 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 37 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 38 of 50

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

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 39 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 40 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 41 of 50

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

Electricity

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 42 of 50

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 43 of 50

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

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

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Continue working – this is normal

Question 46 of 50

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

Nine working days

Ten working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Question 48 of 50

49. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 50 of 50