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 reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. 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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

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

Question 3 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Question 4 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 5 of 50

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

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

Question 6 of 50

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

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

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

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

Class F

Class A

Class B

Class D

Question 17 of 50

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

Your skills

Your mood

Your working technique

Your health

Question 18 of 50

19. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Question 19 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Dust

Asbestos

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out.

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.

Question 21 of 50

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

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Question 22 of 50

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

Blue

Yellow

Black

Red

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 could explode.

It will block your vision.

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 25 of 50

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

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Question 26 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

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

Question 29 of 50

30. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 30 of 50

31. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 31 of 50

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

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 32 of 50

33. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 33 of 50

34. Which of the following is the best option if you're trying to avoid causing any harm to a protected species in an area where you're working?

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 34 of 50

35. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 35 of 50

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

Dry rot

Rust

Termites

Asbestos

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 37 of 50

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

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

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

Question 38 of 50

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

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.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 39 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 41 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 42 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 44 of 50

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

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

48. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 49 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 50 of 50