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. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

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

Question 1 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 2 of 50

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

Question 3 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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 4 of 50

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Foam

Water

Dry Powder

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 7 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 10 of 50

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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.

Question 11 of 50

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

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The break room

The toilet facilities

Question 12 of 50

13. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 13 of 50

14. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

Environment

Do not dump refuse here

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Protected wildlife area

Question 16 of 50

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

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Question 17 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

Question 18 of 50

19. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 19 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 21 of 50

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

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Question 22 of 50

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Cutting stones and blocks

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Question 23 of 50

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

It saves you time

To prevent dust clouds

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

Question 24 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're prohibition signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 25 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 26 of 50

27. What should you do if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Dispose of it immediately

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Question 27 of 50

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

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 28 of 50

29. 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.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 29 of 50

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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 30 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 31 of 50

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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Question 32 of 50

33. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 33 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 if the supervisor approves

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 35 of 50

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 36 of 50

37. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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.

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.

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

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

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

How to safely use tools and equipment

The correct way to do a job

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 41 of 50

42. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

On your next break

At the end of the week

After your shift has ended

Question 42 of 50

43. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Blue

Red

Cream

Black

Question 43 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 44 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

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

Do not use it

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

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

Question 46 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 47 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 48 of 50

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

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 49 of 50

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Question 50 of 50