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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 1 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Question 2 of 50

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 4 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Question 5 of 50

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

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 6 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Reversing

Parked

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

Question 8 of 50

9. 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, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 9 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 10 of 50

11. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 11 of 50

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

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 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 12 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 13 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. 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 you should go for your break

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 16 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

19. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Question 19 of 50

20. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 20 of 50

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

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 21 of 50

22. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 22 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 23 of 50

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

Yellow

Blue

Red

Black

Question 24 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 25 of 50

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 1 hour late

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 28 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 29 of 50

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Question 30 of 50

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

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Question 31 of 50

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

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Seven working days

Ten working days

Question 32 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

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

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 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 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 36 of 50

37. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 37 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 38 of 50

39. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 39 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 40 of 50

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

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

Question 41 of 50

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

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Question 42 of 50

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

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Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Question 43 of 50

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

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 44 of 50

45. 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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

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.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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?

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

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

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