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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. 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?

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 3 of 50

4. 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.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 4 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 5 of 50

6. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Question 6 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Question 7 of 50

8. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 12 of 50

13. 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.

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

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 colleague’s job.

Question 13 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 14 of 50

15. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 15 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 16 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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 the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 17 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 18 of 50

19. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Reporting your finding

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Destroying the habit

Feeding your finding

Question 19 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 20 of 50

21. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Turn left

Turn right

Question 21 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 22 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 23 of 50

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

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 24 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 25 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Foam

Water

Dry Powder

CO2

Question 26 of 50

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

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 27 of 50

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

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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 29 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

Question 30 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Question 31 of 50

32. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 32 of 50

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

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

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

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Question 33 of 50

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

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 35 of 50

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

Blue

Yellow

Red

Black

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. 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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 38 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Question 39 of 50

40. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 40 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Question 41 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Question 43 of 50

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

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

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

Question 44 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Question 45 of 50

46. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 48 of 50

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

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

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

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 49 of 50

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

Water

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 50 of 50