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 suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

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

Question 1 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 2 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Question 3 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 5 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 7 of 50

8. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 8 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

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 9 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 10 of 50

11. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

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

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.

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

Question 11 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 12 of 50

13. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Question 13 of 50

14. 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?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 14 of 50

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

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 15 of 50

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

Class B

Class F

Class D

Class A

Question 16 of 50

17. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 17 of 50

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

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 18 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 20 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 21 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Electricity

Water

Question 24 of 50

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

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 25 of 50

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 27 of 50

28. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Question 28 of 50

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

Red

Yellow

Blue

Black

Question 29 of 50

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

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

Question 30 of 50

31. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 32 of 50

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Oxygen

Question 34 of 50

35. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

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

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

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

Question 35 of 50

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

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 36 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Question 38 of 50

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 41 of 50

42. 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

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 42 of 50

43. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 43 of 50

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

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

Question 44 of 50

45. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 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.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 47 of 50

48. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

Your site security

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 48 of 50

49. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 49 of 50

50. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Borrow a harness from another worker

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

Question 50 of 50