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. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 1 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 3 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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 job.

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

Question 4 of 50

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

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 6 of 50

7. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 where tools should be stored

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

Question 10 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 11 of 50

12. 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.

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

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Water

Question 13 of 50

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 15 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Question 16 of 50

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 17 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

Question 18 of 50

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 20 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

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

Question 21 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 22 of 50

23. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Question 23 of 50

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

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

Question 24 of 50

25. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 25 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 26 of 50

27. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

Question 27 of 50

28. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

CO2

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Foam

Water

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 29 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Question 30 of 50

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

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Question 31 of 50

32. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 32 of 50

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Question 33 of 50

34. 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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 34 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Take the alarm off.

Question 35 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Question 36 of 50

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

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

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

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

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

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety harness

Question 41 of 50

42. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 43 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Question 44 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Question 45 of 50

46. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

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

Question 47 of 50

48. 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.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 48 of 50

49. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 49 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 50 of 50