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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Question 1 of 50

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

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

Question 4 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Red

Black

Yellow

Blue

Question 7 of 50

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 8 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 9 of 50

10. 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, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Question 12 of 50

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

You are responsible

The site manager

The HSE

Your supervisor

Question 13 of 50

14. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Water

Dry powder

CO2

Wet chemical

Foam

Question 14 of 50

15. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 15 of 50

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Report it to your supervisor

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Question 16 of 50

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

Warm

Very Cold

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Question 17 of 50

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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

Question 18 of 50

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

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Question 19 of 50

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 20 of 50

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

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 21 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 22 of 50

23. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Lung issues

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Question 23 of 50

24. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Question 24 of 50

25. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Question 26 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Foam

Question 30 of 50

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

The fire assembly point

The break room

The managers office

The toilet facilities

Question 31 of 50

32. What does COSHH stand for?

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 32 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 33 of 50

34. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

On your next break

After your shift has ended

At the end of the week

Question 34 of 50

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

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

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 36 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Explosive

Irritant

Flammable

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

39. 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 but use it very slowly

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

Question 39 of 50

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

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

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

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

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

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

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

Question 41 of 50

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 42 of 50

43. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

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

10m above the ground

Question 43 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

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. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Seven working days

Nine working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Question 46 of 50

47. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Question 47 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Question 48 of 50

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

Asbestos fibres

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Question 49 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 50 of 50