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. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 1 of 50

2. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Lung issues

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Question 2 of 50

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Foam

Question 3 of 50

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

The cost of the PPE

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The types of hazards associated with the job

The time it will take you to put it on

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Question 5 of 50

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

Question 6 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

Question 8 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 9 of 50

10. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Question 10 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 12 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 13 of 50

14. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 14 of 50

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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 15 of 50

16. 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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Leave the site and go home

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 but use it very slowly

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

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Class B

Class A

Class F

Class D

Question 18 of 50

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

Your supervisor

The HSE

You are responsible

The site manager

Question 19 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Irritant

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosive

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Question 21 of 50

22. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 22 of 50

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

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 23 of 50

24. Where would you find information about chemicals found on a work site?

On your HSE poster

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

On the MSDS sheet

Question 24 of 50

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Question 25 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 26 of 50

27. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 27 of 50

28. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 28 of 50

29. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 30 of 50

31. As an employee, it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Question 31 of 50

32. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

On your next break

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

Question 32 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 33 of 50

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

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

36. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 36 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Foam

Water

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

CO2

Question 38 of 50

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

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

It will save time and avoid a mess

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 then take a few minutes then go back in.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 41 of 50

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 42 of 50

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

Take it outside and toss it away

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Question 43 of 50

44. 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?

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

Your health and safety rep only

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

Question 44 of 50

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

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Question 45 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 46 of 50

47. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and knees straight

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 48 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 49 of 50

50. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Question 50 of 50