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. 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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 2 of 50

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

Yellow

Black

Blue

Red

Question 3 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 4 of 50

5. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 5 of 50

6. 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?

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 6 of 50

7. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

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

Question 9 of 50

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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 may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 10 of 50

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

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Question 11 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 12 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 13 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 14 of 50

15. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 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. 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

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 18 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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?

Give them lots of water 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.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 23 of 50

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 24 of 50

25. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 25 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

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

Question 26 of 50

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

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

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 29 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 10

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 32 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 33 of 50

34. 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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Question 34 of 50

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Termites

Asbestos

Dry rot

Rust

Question 38 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

CO2

Water

Dry Powder

Foam

Question 39 of 50

40. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 41 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Stay away from that area

Question 42 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Water

Question 43 of 50

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

Twice a year

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 44 of 50

45. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 45 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 46 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Question 47 of 50

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

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

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

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 48 of 50

49. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 49 of 50

50. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 50 of 50