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 have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

The time it will take you to put it on

The types of hazards associated with the job

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The cost of the PPE

Question 1 of 50

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

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

Question 3 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 4 of 50

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

How to safely use tools and equipment

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

Question 5 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 6 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Irritant

Corrosive

Flammable

Question 7 of 50

8. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 8 of 50

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 9 of 50

10. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the top

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. 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.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 12 of 50

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

Good health

A decrease in fitness levels

Poor health

An increase in fitness levels

Question 13 of 50

14. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class F

Question 14 of 50

15. 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?

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 15 of 50

16. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

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

Question 16 of 50

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

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Question 17 of 50

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

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 18 of 50

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

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

HAVS

Question 19 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves must be worn

Question 20 of 50

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Question 21 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 23 of 50

24. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Dry powder

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Question 24 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection must be worn

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Very noisy area ahead

Question 25 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Question 26 of 50

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

Category D

Category C

Category F

Category A

Question 27 of 50

28. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 28 of 50

29. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 30 of 50

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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 31 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 32 of 50

33. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Question 33 of 50

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

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Question 35 of 50

36. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 36 of 50

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Protected wildlife area

Question 37 of 50

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

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 39 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

Question 40 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 44 of 50

45. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Question 45 of 50

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

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

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 48 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

Question 49 of 50

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

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Using old stone to build a wall

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 50 of 50