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. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 1 of 50

2. Who manages health and safety at a construction site?

The HSE

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The site manager

Question 2 of 50

3. 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?

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Question 3 of 50

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

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 4 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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.

Question 5 of 50

6. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 6 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 7 of 50

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

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 8 of 50

9. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working, what should you do?

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Attempt to catch the birds

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Question 9 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 10 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is flammable

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

Question 11 of 50

12. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 12 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 13 of 50

14. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Question 14 of 50

15. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

Question 15 of 50

16. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding toxic substances are ignored or mishandled?

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Good health

Question 16 of 50

17. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, you should ___.

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided

Question 17 of 50

18. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back straight and knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Question 18 of 50

19. 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 19 of 50

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

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Question 20 of 50

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

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Question 21 of 50

22. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

An HSE officer

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep only

Question 22 of 50

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

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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 23 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

Question 24 of 50

25. 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?

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

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 25 of 50

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

MSDS sheet

PPE

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 26 of 50

27. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 27 of 50

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

Category C

Category D

Category F

Category A

Question 28 of 50

29. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Cream

Blue

Red

Black

Question 29 of 50

30. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 30 of 50

31. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The types of hazards associated with the job

The cost of the PPE

The time it will take you to put it on

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 if the supervisor approves

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

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?

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Question 33 of 50

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 34 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 35 of 50

36. As an employee, it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Question 36 of 50

37. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 37 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Wear a second mask above the first

Question 39 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

Question 40 of 50

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

Question 41 of 50

42. If an HSE inspector visits your site you should ____.

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Continue with your job

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 42 of 50

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 43 of 50

44. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An asphalt road

Question 44 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 46 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 47 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 48 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Question 49 of 50

50. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which type of fire extinguisher can you use on electrical fires?

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 50 of 50