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

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 1 of 50

2. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Dampen down the area

Question 2 of 50

3. 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?

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 3 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Question 4 of 50

5. 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

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

Question 5 of 50

6. 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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 6 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 7 of 50

8. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 9 of 50

10. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 10 of 50

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

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 11 of 50

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

There is a buried service

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

Question 12 of 50

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 13 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 15 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Question 16 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Question 17 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 21 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 22 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 23 of 50

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

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Question 24 of 50

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

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

Question 25 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

28. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Question 28 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

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

Question 29 of 50

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

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 32 of 50

33. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 33 of 50

34. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 34 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Question 35 of 50

36. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Your working technique

Question 36 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 37 of 50

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

Foam

Wet Chemical

CO2

Dry Powder

Water

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 39 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 40 of 50

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

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Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 41 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Question 42 of 50

43. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 44 of 50

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

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Question 46 of 50

47. 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.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

Question 49 of 50

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

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 50 of 50