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. 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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 1 of 50

2. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It's used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 2 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

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

Question 3 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 4 of 50

5. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Question 5 of 50

6. 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?

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep only

An HSE officer

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

Question 6 of 50

7. All near misses should be reported:

On your next break

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

Question 7 of 50

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

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

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

Question 8 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 9 of 50

10. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 10 of 50

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Foam

Water

Dry powder

Question 11 of 50

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

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 12 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 13 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 14 of 50

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

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Question 15 of 50

16. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 16 of 50

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

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 17 of 50

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

An abandoned parking lot

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

Question 18 of 50

19. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

Dry powder

Question 19 of 50

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

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

CO2

Question 20 of 50

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

Registered

Trademark

Question 21 of 50

22. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 22 of 50

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

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 23 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

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

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

Question 26 of 50

27. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Question 27 of 50

28. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 28 of 50

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Question 30 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 32 of 50

33. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are using power tools

At all times

Question 33 of 50

34. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 35 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 37 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 39 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 40 of 50

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Question 41 of 50

42. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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 only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 42 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Question 43 of 50

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

PPE

MSDS sheet

Health and safety signs

HSE poster

Question 44 of 50

45. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

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

Question 45 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 46 of 50

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

It saves you time

To prevent dust clouds

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

Question 47 of 50

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

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Question 48 of 50

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

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 50 of 50