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. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 1 of 50

2. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 2 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Question 3 of 50

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

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Only the site manager can do this

Question 4 of 50

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

Registered

Trademark

Question 5 of 50

6. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Question 6 of 50

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

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 7 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Question 8 of 50

9. 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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Question 9 of 50

10. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Question 10 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Question 11 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

14. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Wash it under very hot water.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 16 of 50

17. 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?

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

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

Your health and safety rep only

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 18 of 50

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 19 of 50

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

Question 20 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Question 21 of 50

22. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 22 of 50

23. 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?

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

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 23 of 50

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

You are responsible

The HSE

The site manager

Your supervisor

Question 24 of 50

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Question 25 of 50

26. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

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

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 26 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 28 of 50

29. What does the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Irritant

Flammable

Explosive

Question 29 of 50

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

PPE

MSDS sheet

Health and safety signs

HSE poster

Question 30 of 50

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 a potential hazard

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding toxic substances are ignored or mishandled?

Poor health

An increase in fitness levels

A decrease in fitness levels

Good health

Question 35 of 50

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

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Attempt to catch the birds

Continue with your tasks

Question 36 of 50

37. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing, what should you do ___.

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 37 of 50

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

It makes it easier to pick up

To prevent dust clouds

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It saves you time

Question 38 of 50

39. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Question 39 of 50

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

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Very Cold

Warm

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Question 41 of 50

42. 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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 42 of 50

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Foam

Water

Question 43 of 50

44. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 44 of 50

45. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

Your supervisor

The person about to use it

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

Question 45 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 46 of 50

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

Back

Neck

Legs

Mouth and nose

Question 47 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Question 48 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 49 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Cream

Black

Question 50 of 50