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. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 2 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 3 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Dust

Asbestos

Water

Paint

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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 it is long enough

Question 7 of 50

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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 shut down the site.

Question 8 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 9 of 50

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

Your mood

Your skills

Your health

Your working technique

Question 10 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 11 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Question 12 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Question 13 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

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 14 of 50

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

Seven working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 15 of 50

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

Electrocution

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

Question 18 of 50

19. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Do not use it

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 20 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 21 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Question 22 of 50

23. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 23 of 50

24. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Question 26 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Gas

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

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

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Question 32 of 50

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Question 34 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

Question 35 of 50

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

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Question 39 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 42 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 44 of 50

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 45 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 46 of 50

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 47 of 50

48. 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.

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 48 of 50

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

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 49 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class F

Class A

Question 50 of 50