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. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 1 of 50

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

Once a year

Twice a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 2 of 50

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

Dry Powder

Foam

Water

Wet Chemical

CO2

Question 3 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 5 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 7 of 50

8. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 8 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 9 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 10 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 11 of 50

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 12 of 50

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

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 13 of 50

14. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 14 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 15 of 50

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

Black

Yellow

Red

Blue

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

19. 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.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

21. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

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 under the influence of alcohol

Question 21 of 50

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

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 22 of 50

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 23 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 24 of 50

25. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 25 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

28. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 28 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Question 29 of 50

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

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.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 30 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 31 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 32 of 50

33. 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?

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 33 of 50

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

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

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

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if you have to work in a confined space and realize your permit to work will expire before you can finish the work?

Give the permit to the next shift

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 37 of 50

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 38 of 50

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

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 39 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

Question 40 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 the fire exit is located here

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

Question 43 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 44 of 50

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

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.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

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

Seven working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 47 of 50

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

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 48 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 50 of 50