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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 1 of 50

2. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

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

Question 2 of 50

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

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel 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 the fire exit is located here

Question 3 of 50

4. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Question 4 of 50

5. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

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

Question 5 of 50

6. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 6 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item could explode

Question 7 of 50

8. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 8 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs

They're hazard warning signs

Question 9 of 50

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Avoid using the toilet

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 11 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 13 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 14 of 50

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

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Question 15 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Question 16 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 17 of 50

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

Your health

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Question 18 of 50

19. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 20 of 50

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 21 of 50

22. 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?

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 22 of 50

23. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

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

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.

Question 23 of 50

24. 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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Question 24 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 25 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 26 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point 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 27 of 50

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 30 of 50

31. 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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 31 of 50

32. One of the most important location to remember on your jobsite is:

The fire assembly point

The managers office

The toilet facilities

The break room

Question 32 of 50

33. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

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

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

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 34 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 35 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 36 of 50

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

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Question 37 of 50

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

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

CO2

Dry powder

Question 38 of 50

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

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

Your supervisor

Question 39 of 50

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

Very Cold

Warm

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Question 40 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 41 of 50

42. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Protective gloves must be worn

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 45 of 50

46. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 47 of 50

48. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which type of fire extinguisher can you use on electrical fires?

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 48 of 50

49. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 49 of 50

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

MSDS sheet

PPE

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 50 of 50