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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 2 of 50

3. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Question 3 of 50

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 4 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

Question 5 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Question 6 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Question 7 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 8 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Question 9 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Question 10 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 11 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Question 16 of 50

17. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

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

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 18 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 19 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 20 of 50

21. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 21 of 50

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 22 of 50

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

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

25. 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

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 26 of 50

27. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 27 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 28 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

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

Question 30 of 50

31. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 32 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Oxygen

Methane

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 34 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 and run the foot under hot water.

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

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

Question 36 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Question 37 of 50

38. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 38 of 50

39. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your site security

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 39 of 50

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

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

Question 40 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 41 of 50

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

It can cause hyperactivity

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can explode

Question 42 of 50

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 43 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

Question 44 of 50

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

Do not use it

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

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

Ten working days

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Question 49 of 50

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

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Question 50 of 50