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. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

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

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 3 of 50

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

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

An asphalt road

Question 4 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 5 of 50

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

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

Question 6 of 50

7. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

Question 8 of 50

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

Sanding down old paint

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 10 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Question 11 of 50

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 14 of 50

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

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 and get another one after your shift ends

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

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

Question 16 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 18 of 50

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

All of these answers

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

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 19 of 50

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

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Your supervisor only

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

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. What does COSHH stand for?

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Question 23 of 50

24. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. Which of these best describes working at height?

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

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

5m above the ground

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Question 28 of 50

29. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

Speed enforced limits

One way systems

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Question 30 of 50

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

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 31 of 50

32. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 32 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

Question 33 of 50

34. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 34 of 50

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

Poor health

Good health

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Question 35 of 50

36. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Question 36 of 50

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

Live electrical fires

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Question 37 of 50

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

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.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 38 of 50

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

Question 39 of 50

40. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Water

Foam

Dry powder

Question 40 of 50

41. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Question 41 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Corrosive

Irritant

Flammable

Question 42 of 50

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Dispose of it immediately

Question 43 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 44 of 50

45. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Question 45 of 50

46. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at ground level

At all times

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

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

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 47 of 50

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

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 48 of 50

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

Corrosive

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

Question 50 of 50