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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Take them to the site office

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

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

Question 2 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 3 of 50

4. What does this signal mean?

Proceed

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 5 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 6 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 7 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 8 of 50

9. 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, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 9 of 50

10. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 10 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 11 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 12 of 50

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 13 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Question 14 of 50

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

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 15 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

Question 16 of 50

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

Class B

Class F

Class D

Class A

Question 17 of 50

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

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Question 18 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 19 of 50

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

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 20 of 50

21. 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.

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 21 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 22 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

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 25 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 26 of 50

27. What is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 27 of 50

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

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Methane

Question 28 of 50

29. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 29 of 50

30. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

Question 30 of 50

31. 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

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 31 of 50

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

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Question 32 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

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 33 of 50

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

Reporting your finding

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Question 34 of 50

35. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

The police

Your employer

Question 35 of 50

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 38 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Gas

Question 39 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 41 of 50

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

Rust

Asbestos

Termites

Dry rot

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 43 of 50

44. 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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 44 of 50

45. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 45 of 50

46. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Reversing

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Parked

Question 46 of 50

47. 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.

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

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Report it

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 50 of 50