CSCS Mock Test Full 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2024 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2024, we’ve created this mock exam with all the CSCS test questions and answers throughout this site.

There will be questions on pretty much every topic you’ll face in your real CSCS operatives test.

Topics include – fire extinguishers, working at height, manual handling, accident reporting, health and safety signs and much more. In keeping with the real test, this CSCS mock test full example will have 50 questions and all answers will be available after you’ve submitted your test. Please don’t forget to like or share if you found this mock exam useful. Good Luck!

Questions last updated on 1st January 2024.

1. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 1 of 50

2. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 2 of 50

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Question 3 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Question 4 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

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

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 7 of 50

8. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing, what should you do ___.

Take a few sick days and rest

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

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 8 of 50

9. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask, you should ___.

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

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

Question 9 of 50

10. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation where control measures are not being exercised?

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Using old stone to build a wall

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 10 of 50

11. Which image below tells you that the PPE you’re wearing confirms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards?

Registered

Trademark

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

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

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

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Question 12 of 50

13. 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?

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

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 15 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 16 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Question 17 of 50

18. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

Question 18 of 50

19. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Question 19 of 50

20. One of the most important location to remember on your jobsite is:

The toilet facilities

The managers office

The break room

The fire assembly point

Question 20 of 50

21. Which of the following is a physical means of protection?

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

PPE

Health and safety signs

Question 21 of 50

22. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 22 of 50

23. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are working at ground level

Question 23 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Question 24 of 50

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

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Question 25 of 50

26. How many (minimum) points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 27 of 50

28. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Wear a second mask above the first

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Question 29 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 30 of 50

31. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 31 of 50

32. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 32 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Gas

Question 35 of 50

36. 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.

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

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

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

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

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

Question 37 of 50

38. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category A

Category D

Category C

Category F

Question 38 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 40 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 41 of 50

42. If you discover asbestos while working you should _____.

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Take it outside and toss it away

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 42 of 50

43. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 43 of 50

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

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Once a year

Question 44 of 50

45. If there’s a well organised site transport system in place you will see all the following EXCEPT:

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

One way systems

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

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.

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 47 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 48 of 50

49. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

40°

55°

75°

50°

Question 49 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 50 of 50