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

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

All of these answers

Question 1 of 50

2. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 2 of 50

3. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

The tool performs better if dust is collected

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 3 of 50

4. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

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

They're prohibition signs

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 5 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Question 6 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

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:

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 8 of 50

9. A risk assessment is important because ___.

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 9 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Cream

Black

Blue

Red

Question 12 of 50

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

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 13 of 50

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

Legs

Neck

Mouth and nose

Back

Question 14 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 15 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 16 of 50

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

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

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Question 18 of 50

19. 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

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 19 of 50

20. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

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

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

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

Question 21 of 50

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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 22 of 50

23. 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.

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 23 of 50

24. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Warm

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Question 24 of 50

25. Who manages health and safety at a construction site?

The HSE

The site manager

Your supervisor

You are responsible

Question 25 of 50

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

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

An action is mandatory

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 26 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 27 of 50

28. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

Question 28 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Question 29 of 50

30. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Question 30 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Get another one immediately

Question 31 of 50

32. 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

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Question 33 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 35 of 50

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

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 36 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 37 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 39 of 50

40. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 40 of 50

41. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 41 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 42 of 50

43. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 43 of 50

44. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

Question 44 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

Question 45 of 50

46. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 46 of 50

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

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 47 of 50

48. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at height

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at ground level

Question 48 of 50

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

One way systems

Speed enforced limits

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Dispose of it immediately

Report it to your supervisor

Question 50 of 50