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. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Question 1 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Question 2 of 50

3. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 3 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 4 of 50

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

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Question 5 of 50

6. 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.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 6 of 50

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

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Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 7 of 50

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

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They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 8 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 9 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Question 10 of 50

11. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

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It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

Question 11 of 50

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

Parked

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Reversing

Question 12 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 13 of 50

14. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 16 of 50

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

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

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Ten working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Question 18 of 50

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

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Question 19 of 50

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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 22 of 50

23. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Question 26 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 27 of 50

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 31 of 50

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

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

Do not use it

Question 32 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 33 of 50

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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 35 of 50

36. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

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

Stay away from that area

Question 39 of 50

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

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

Question 40 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Question 41 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Question 42 of 50

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 43 of 50

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

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Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 44 of 50

45. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Question 45 of 50

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 46 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

Question 47 of 50

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

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 48 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 50 of 50