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

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

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

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

Question 3 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

CO2

Foam

Dry Powder

Water

Question 4 of 50

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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 5 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

Question 6 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 7 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 8 of 50

9. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 10 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

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

Question 11 of 50

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

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 12 of 50

13. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Question 15 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 17 of 50

18. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause dehydration

Question 18 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 21 of 50

22. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Question 22 of 50

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

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

Question 23 of 50

24. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 24 of 50

25. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 25 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 26 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 28 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

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 hazardous chemicals

Question 29 of 50

30. 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?

Continue working until the job is finished

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

Question 30 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Methane

Question 31 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 32 of 50

33. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Question 33 of 50

34. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 34 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 36 of 50

37. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 38 of 50

39. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 39 of 50

40. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 40 of 50

41. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 41 of 50

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

Red

Black

Blue

Yellow

Question 42 of 50

43. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

The police

Question 43 of 50

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

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

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.

Question 44 of 50

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

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Question 46 of 50

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 47 of 50

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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

50. 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.

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 50 of 50