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. 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 1 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Question 2 of 50

3. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Question 3 of 50

4. Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

The site manager

Question 4 of 50

5. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Cream

Red

Black

Blue

Question 5 of 50

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

Health and safety signs

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

PPE

Question 6 of 50

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 7 of 50

8. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

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

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

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

Question 10 of 50

11. 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.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself 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.

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Question 12 of 50

13. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your time sheet

Your contract of employment

Question 13 of 50

14. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 14 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Question 15 of 50

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

Environment

Dangerous to the environment

No fishing in this area

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Question 16 of 50

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

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Attempt to catch the birds

Continue with your tasks

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Question 18 of 50

19. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 19 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 21 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 22 of 50

23. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Question 23 of 50

24. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 24 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 25 of 50

26. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Dry powder

Water

Foam

Wet chemical

Question 26 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 30 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 31 of 50

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

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. 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

An action is mandatory

They're prohibition signs

Question 35 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Cream

Red

Question 36 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 37 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Question 38 of 50

39. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 39 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Question 40 of 50

41. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Paper

Propane

Wood

Plastic

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

43. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 colleague’s job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 44 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

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

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

Question 46 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 47 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Question 48 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

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

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 49 of 50

50. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 50 of 50