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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

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

Question 2 of 50

3. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Proceed

Turn right

Question 3 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 4 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 5 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 6 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

Question 8 of 50

9. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 9 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 10 of 50

11. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Question 11 of 50

12. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Parked

Reversing

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Do not use it

Question 13 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Question 14 of 50

15. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

Question 15 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 16 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Question 17 of 50

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

Class B

Class A

Class D

Class F

Question 18 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 20 of 50

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 21 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Question 22 of 50

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

Asbestos

Water

Dust

Paint

Question 23 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Question 24 of 50

25. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Question 25 of 50

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

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Foam

CO2

Water

Question 26 of 50

27. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

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

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

29. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 should go for your break

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

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 30 of 50

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

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 31 of 50

32. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

Question 32 of 50

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

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 the supervisor approves

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

36. 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

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 36 of 50

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

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 37 of 50

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Question 38 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 39 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

43. 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 forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 43 of 50

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

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 job.

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

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.

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

47. 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.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 47 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 48 of 50

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 49 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Plasters

Question 50 of 50