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 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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

Question 1 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

5. 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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 6 of 50

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

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Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 7 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 8 of 50

9. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 10 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 11 of 50

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

Water

Gas

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 12 of 50

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

Asbestos

Termites

Rust

Dry rot

Question 13 of 50

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

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Question 15 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

Question 16 of 50

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 18 of 50

19. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 19 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 24 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Question 25 of 50

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

Paint

Dust

Water

Asbestos

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this does not relate to you.

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

Question 27 of 50

28. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 28 of 50

29. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 30 of 50

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

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

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

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 32 of 50

33. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

Question 33 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

CO2

Water

Foam

Dry Powder

Question 34 of 50

35. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

Question 35 of 50

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

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Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 36 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 37 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Question 38 of 50

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

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 39 of 50

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

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

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 and get another one after your shift ends

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 with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 41 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

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

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

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

Question 43 of 50

44. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Question 44 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 46 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 48 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

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

Question 49 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 50 of 50