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. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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 1 of 50

2. 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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 2 of 50

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 5 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 6 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 7 of 50

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

Class B

Class F

Class A

Class D

Question 8 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Question 9 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 12 of 50

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

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 13 of 50

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 14 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 15 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Question 17 of 50

18. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Question 18 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

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

Question 19 of 50

20. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 20 of 50

21. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 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 cause an allergic reaction.

Question 22 of 50

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

Dust

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Question 23 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

There are no early signs

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

Question 25 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Question 26 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 27 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 28 of 50

29. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

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

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.

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 32 of 50

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 33 of 50

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

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

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Your mood

Question 35 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 36 of 50

37. 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?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Question 37 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 38 of 50

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

Safety harness

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Question 39 of 50

40. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 42 of 50

43. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Question 43 of 50

44. 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Question 44 of 50

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

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

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.

Question 45 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Question 46 of 50

47. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 47 of 50

48. 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?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 48 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 49 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 50 of 50