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. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Blue

Red

Black

Yellow

Question 1 of 50

2. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 2 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 3 of 50

4. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 5 of 50

6. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 6 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Question 7 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 8 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

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

Question 10 of 50

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

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Question 11 of 50

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 12 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 13 of 50

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 14 of 50

15. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

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

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

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

Question 18 of 50

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

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 19 of 50

20. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 20 of 50

21. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

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

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 21 of 50

22. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

A fire or explosion could occur

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

Question 22 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

Question 23 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Question 24 of 50

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

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 25 of 50

26. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 27 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 28 of 50

29. 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

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

Avoid using the toilet

Question 29 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 30 of 50

31. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Proceed

Turn left

Danger, emergency stop

Question 31 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

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

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

Question 34 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 37 of 50

38. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class B

Class A

Class F

Class D

Question 38 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 39 of 50

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

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 40 of 50

41. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Question 41 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

Question 42 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Oxygen

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

Question 46 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

Question 47 of 50

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

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

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 48 of 50

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 alcohol

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

Question 50 of 50