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 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

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 1 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 2 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Question 3 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

Question 4 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Your mood

Question 5 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 6 of 50

7. 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.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 8 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 9 of 50

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

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

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Question 11 of 50

12. 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.

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

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

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

Question 12 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

Question 13 of 50

14. 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?

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 14 of 50

15. 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)

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

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

Question 16 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Yellow

Red

Question 17 of 50

18. 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?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 18 of 50

19. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Termites

Asbestos

Dry rot

Rust

Question 19 of 50

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

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Question 20 of 50

21. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 21 of 50

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

CO2

Dry Powder

Foam

Water

Wet Chemical

Question 22 of 50

23. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 23 of 50

24. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 24 of 50

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

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 25 of 50

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

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.

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.

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

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 27 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 28 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 29 of 50

30. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

32. 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, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 32 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 33 of 50

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

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 34 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 38 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 39 of 50

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 41 of 50

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

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 43 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 44 of 50

45. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 45 of 50

46. 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.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

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

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 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

Question 47 of 50

48. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 50 of 50