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

An asphalt road

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

Question 1 of 50

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

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 2 of 50

3. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are working at height

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 4 of 50

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

Dust

Asbestos

Water

Paint

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Question 7 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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 8 of 50

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Only work for a short period of time

Question 9 of 50

10. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 10 of 50

11. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

Question 11 of 50

12. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 will need to bring your own.

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Wet chemical

Water

Foam

CO2

Question 15 of 50

16. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Your mood

Question 16 of 50

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

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Strong odours

Question 17 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 18 of 50

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

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No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 19 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 20 of 50

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

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Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

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

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

Question 22 of 50

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

Environment

Dangerous to the environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

No fishing in this area

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 26 of 50

27. 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?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 29 of 50

30. 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?

Ask someone to show you 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.

Question 30 of 50

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

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 31 of 50

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

Your supervisor only

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

Question 32 of 50

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

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 33 of 50

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

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It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

Question 34 of 50

35. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?

Dermatitis

Lung disease

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Question 35 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 36 of 50

37. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 37 of 50

38. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 38 of 50

39. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

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Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 39 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 40 of 50

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

Avoid using the toilet

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 41 of 50

42. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Question 42 of 50

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

To prevent dust clouds

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It saves you time

Question 43 of 50

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Question 44 of 50

45. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 45 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Question 46 of 50

47. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is corrosive

Do not touch as it is very hot

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 48 of 50

49. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Seven working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

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

Question 50 of 50