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 lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee 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.

Question 1 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 2 of 50

3. What does your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 3 of 50

4. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Seven working days

Question 4 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 5 of 50

6. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

10m above the ground

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

6m above the ground

Question 6 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

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

Question 7 of 50

8. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 8 of 50

9. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 9 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 10 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

Question 11 of 50

12. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 12 of 50

13. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 13 of 50

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

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 14 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 15 of 50

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

55°

75°

40°

50°

Question 16 of 50

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

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

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

Work as quickly as possible

Question 17 of 50

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

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Report to your supervisor

Complete your task then go home

Question 18 of 50

19. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

Question 19 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 20 of 50

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

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Question 21 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 22 of 50

23. You need to clear up rubble inside a building, why should you spray water on it first?

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It makes it easier to pick up

Question 23 of 50

24. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?
Fire-Extinguisher-1

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Question 25 of 50

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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 26 of 50

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

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Question 27 of 50

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

Good health

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Question 28 of 50

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

The managers office

The break room

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 30 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Dust

Asbestos

Question 31 of 50

32. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 32 of 50

33. 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’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 34 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 36 of 50

37. Which of these is true about environmental 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.

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 38 of 50

39. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 40 of 50

41. 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?

An HSE officer

Your health and safety rep only

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

Your supervisor

Question 41 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

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

Question 42 of 50

43. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Blue

Red

Cream

Black

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

45. 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

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

Do not use it

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 46 of 50

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

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 47 of 50

48. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 48 of 50

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

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Attempt to catch the birds

Question 49 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

Question 50 of 50