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. 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

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

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Question 1 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 5 of 50

6. 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.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 6 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 7 of 50

8. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Question 9 of 50

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

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 10 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 13 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

17. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 17 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Question 18 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Oxygen

Question 19 of 50

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

Too much oxygen

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

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

Question 21 of 50

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

Question 22 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Question 23 of 50

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

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 24 of 50

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

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Question 25 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

Avoid using the toilet

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

Question 27 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 29 of 50

30. 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.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Question 30 of 50

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

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Question 31 of 50

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

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – this is normal

Question 32 of 50

33. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

Question 33 of 50

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

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 34 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 37 of 50

38. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 38 of 50

39. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 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

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

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

Question 40 of 50

41. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 41 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Question 42 of 50

43. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 43 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 44 of 50

45. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 45 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 46 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 47 of 50

48. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 48 of 50

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

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 49 of 50

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

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Question 50 of 50