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. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 1 of 50

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

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 2 of 50

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 3 of 50

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 7 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 8 of 50

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Question 9 of 50

10. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Question 10 of 50

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

Class F

Class D

Class A

Class B

Question 11 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

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

Question 15 of 50

16. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Borrow a harness from another worker

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Question 17 of 50

18. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Seven working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

20. 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.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 20 of 50

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

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

CO2

Dry Powder

Question 21 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 22 of 50

23. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Question 23 of 50

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

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

Rust

Asbestos

Termites

Dry rot

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 27 of 50

28. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 29 of 50

30. 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?

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 30 of 50

31. 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

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

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

Question 31 of 50

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

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It tells you where the training room is located

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

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 32 of 50

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

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 33 of 50

34. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 36 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Question 37 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 38 of 50

39. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Lifting materials

Question 40 of 50

41. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Your employer

Question 41 of 50

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

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

Too much oxygen

A lack of oxygen

Question 42 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 43 of 50

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

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 alcohol

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 1 hour late

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Question 47 of 50

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

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can explode

It can cause dehydration

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 48 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 49 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

Question 50 of 50