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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 1 of 50

2. 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.

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 2 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 3 of 50

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

Continue with your job

Report to your supervisor

Complete your task then go home

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 4 of 50

5. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It tells you where tools should be stored

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 5 of 50

6. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Question 6 of 50

7. 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?

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

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 9 of 50

10. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which type of fire extinguisher can you use on electrical fires?

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 10 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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.

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 12 of 50

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Protected wildlife area

Question 13 of 50

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 16 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No entry during working hours

No access for pedestrians

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No lone working

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 18 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

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.

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.

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 21 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Foam

Water

Dry Powder

CO2

Question 22 of 50

23. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 23 of 50

24. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 24 of 50

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

Class A

Class B

Class D

Class F

Question 25 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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.

Question 26 of 50

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Question 27 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 28 of 50

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

Wet chemical

Water

Foam

CO2

Question 29 of 50

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

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 30 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Question 31 of 50

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

PPE

MSDS sheet

Health and safety signs

HSE poster

Question 32 of 50

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Question 34 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Question 35 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 36 of 50

37. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Question 37 of 50

38. 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.

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.

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

Question 38 of 50

39. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 39 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Question 40 of 50

41. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Water

Dry powder

Foam

Question 41 of 50

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

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

Question 42 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Question 43 of 50

44. If there’s a well organised site transport system in place you will see all the following EXCEPT:

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

One way systems

Question 44 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 45 of 50

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

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Question 46 of 50

47. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Question 48 of 50

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

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 49 of 50

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

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

To prevent dust clouds

To wash away any insects that may be in it

Question 50 of 50