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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 1 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Question 2 of 50

3. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 3 of 50

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

Borrow a harness from another worker

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Question 4 of 50

5. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Your employer

Question 5 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 6 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 7 of 50

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 8 of 50

9. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 9 of 50

10. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. 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 the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 14 of 50

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

Yellow

Black

Blue

Red

Question 15 of 50

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

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Question 16 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 17 of 50

18. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Question 18 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Question 19 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 20 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 23 of 50

24. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

Question 24 of 50

25. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 25 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 26 of 50

27. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 27 of 50

28. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 28 of 50

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

Asbestos

Paint

Dust

Water

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

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

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

Question 30 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 31 of 50

32. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

Question 32 of 50

33. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 33 of 50

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

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

Question 34 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Question 36 of 50

37. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Your mood

Question 39 of 50

40. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 42 of 50

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

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 43 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

Question 44 of 50

45. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 45 of 50

46. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 46 of 50

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

Safety harness

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Question 47 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 48 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 49 of 50

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Use lifting equipment

Question 50 of 50