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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 1 of 50

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

The break room

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

Question 2 of 50

3. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

5. 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

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

Question 5 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 6 of 50

7. 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 allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 7 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

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 lots of water before they start working.

Question 8 of 50

9. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 9 of 50

10. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category F

Category A

Category C

Category D

Question 10 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The site manager

Question 11 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 13 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

Question 14 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 16 of 50

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

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 17 of 50

18. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 18 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 19 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 20 of 50

21. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Lung issues

Question 21 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

Question 22 of 50

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

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

Question 23 of 50

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

Registered

Trademark

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Question 25 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

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

Question 26 of 50

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

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Electricity

Question 27 of 50

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

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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

An action is mandatory

Question 28 of 50

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

Red

Black

Blue

Cream

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

32. Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Legs

Neck

Back

Mouth and nose

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

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

36. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 36 of 50

37. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

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

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 37 of 50

38. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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?

An HSE officer

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep only

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

Question 39 of 50

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 40 of 50

41. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the 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.

Question 41 of 50

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 42 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Question 43 of 50

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

Environment

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Protected wildlife area

No fishing in this area

Question 44 of 50

45. If you discover asbestos while working you should _____.

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Take it outside and toss it away

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 45 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

Question 46 of 50

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 48 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 50 of 50