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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 1 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 can cause an allergic reaction.

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 3 of 50

4. 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.

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.

Question 4 of 50

5. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Proceed

Question 5 of 50

6. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 6 of 50

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

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Question 7 of 50

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

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 8 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 10 of 50

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

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

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Falling from height

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 13 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Get another one immediately

Question 14 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Question 15 of 50

16. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 16 of 50

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

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

Question 17 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 18 of 50

19. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

Your site security

Question 19 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 20 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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 21 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 22 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Question 23 of 50

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

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Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 24 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Question 25 of 50

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

Dust

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 27 of 50

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

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Question 28 of 50

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Question 29 of 50

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

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 30 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 31 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 32 of 50

33. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 36 of 50

37. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 37 of 50

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

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

Question 38 of 50

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

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They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 39 of 50

40. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 42 of 50

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 43 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 44 of 50

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

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Your working technique

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Leave the site and go home

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 46 of 50

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

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Question 47 of 50

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Water

Dry Powder

Foam

Question 48 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 49 of 50

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

Rust

Asbestos

Termites

Dry rot

Question 50 of 50