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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

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White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 1 of 50

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

Blue

Red

Yellow

Black

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

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

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 5 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 6 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 7 of 50

8. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 8 of 50

9. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 9 of 50

10. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 10 of 50

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

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Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 11 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Improvise and make your own

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Question 13 of 50

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

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

Question 14 of 50

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

Nine working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Question 15 of 50

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

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No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 16 of 50

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 17 of 50

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

Scissors

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Question 18 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Question 19 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 20 of 50

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

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.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 21 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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 23 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 24 of 50

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 26 of 50

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

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Question 27 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 28 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

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

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Question 30 of 50

31. 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?

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

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 – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 33 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Question 34 of 50

35. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 37 of 50

38. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Question 38 of 50

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

Class A

Class F

Class B

Class D

Question 39 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Question 40 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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 35

Question 41 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 42 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

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

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

Irritant

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 46 of 50

47. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Say exactly what you saw.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 47 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 if it is long enough

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 49 of 50

50. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

Question 50 of 50