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. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Question 1 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

Question 2 of 50

3. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 3 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

Question 5 of 50

6. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

The police

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

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

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 8 of 50

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

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 9 of 50

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 11 of 50

12. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 12 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 13 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 14 of 50

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

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

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

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

Question 16 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 17 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 19 of 50

20. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Question 20 of 50

21. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

Question 21 of 50

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

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Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 22 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 23 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Question 24 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 25 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Question 26 of 50

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 27 of 50

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

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.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 28 of 50

29. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Question 29 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 30 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Question 32 of 50

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

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Question 33 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 34 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

Question 35 of 50

36. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Report it

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 41 of 50

42. 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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 42 of 50

43. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Question 43 of 50

44. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

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

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

Question 44 of 50

45. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 47 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Question 48 of 50

49. 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.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. 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?

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Question 50 of 50