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. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Question 1 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

Question 2 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

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

Question 4 of 50

5. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Question 5 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Question 6 of 50

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

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 can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

Question 8 of 50

9. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

Question 9 of 50

10. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 10 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 12 of 50

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

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

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

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

One way systems

Speed enforced limits

Question 14 of 50

15. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 16 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 17 of 50

18. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Question 18 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

No access for pedestrians

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 19 of 50

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

Category A

Category D

Category C

Category F

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 arrange pest control measures on site.

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

Question 21 of 50

22. What does the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Irritant

Explosive

Flammable

Corrosive

Question 22 of 50

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

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Sanding down old paint

Using old stone to build a wall

Question 23 of 50

24. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift, you should:

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 24 of 50

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

Class D

Class F

Class B

Class A

Question 25 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Water

CO2

Foam

Dry Powder

Question 26 of 50

27. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 27 of 50

28. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is Flammable

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Question 28 of 50

29. 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

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

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Live electrical fires

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Question 30 of 50

31. Why are site inductions important?

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

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

Question 32 of 50

33. When you are drilling, grinding, sanding or dusting, how can you protect your lungs from long-term respiratory damage?

Use a FFP3 rated mask, an extraction device or wet cut, impact goggles and hearing protection

Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

6m above the ground

5m above the ground

Question 35 of 50

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

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

Your health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

Question 37 of 50

38. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

At all times

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at height

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

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

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 40 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 41 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

Question 42 of 50

43. 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?

Carry out the task without using it.

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

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 43 of 50

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 44 of 50

45. All near misses should be reported:

At the end of the week

On your next break

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

Question 45 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Question 46 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 47 of 50

48. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Very Hot

Very Cold

Warm

Slightly Cold

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

50. Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Back

Legs

Mouth and nose

Neck

Question 50 of 50