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 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

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 1 of 50

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

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Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Question 2 of 50

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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 4 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 5 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Avoid using the toilet

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 8 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Question 9 of 50

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

Red

Black

Blue

Yellow

Question 10 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 11 of 50

12. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Question 13 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 14 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Once a year

Every 5 years

Question 15 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 16 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Question 17 of 50

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 18 of 50

19. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety harness

Safety goggles

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

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 20 of 50

21. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 21 of 50

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

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Question 22 of 50

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

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 23 of 50

24. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Question 25 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class A

Class F

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

28. 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

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

Question 28 of 50

29. What does this signal mean?

Proceed

Turn left

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Question 29 of 50

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

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can cause dehydration

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 in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 32 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 33 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 34 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Question 35 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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 formally meet your colleagues

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 40 of 50

41. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 41 of 50

42. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 42 of 50

43. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 43 of 50

44. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 44 of 50

45. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

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

Question 45 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Question 46 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 47 of 50

48. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

Question 48 of 50

49. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 49 of 50

50. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Question 50 of 50