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

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

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

Question 1 of 50

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

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 2 of 50

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

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Question 3 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Question 6 of 50

7. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

10. 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

Your health and safety rep only

An HSE officer

Question 10 of 50

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

Neck

Legs

Mouth and nose

Back

Question 11 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 12 of 50

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

The tool performs better if dust is collected

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

Question 13 of 50

14. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Lung issues

Question 14 of 50

15. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

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

Question 16 of 50

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Question 17 of 50

18. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Question 18 of 50

19. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask, you should ___.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

Question 19 of 50

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

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Sanding down old paint

Using old stone to build a wall

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 20 of 50

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

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 21 of 50

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

Continue with your tasks

Attempt to catch the birds

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Question 22 of 50

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

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 23 of 50

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Protected wildlife area

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 26 of 50

27. Why are site inductions important?

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

Question 27 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Cream

Question 28 of 50

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

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 29 of 50

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

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Question 30 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 31 of 50

32. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Leave the site and go home

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 32 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 cost of the PPE

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The types of hazards associated with the job

Question 34 of 50

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

The person about to use it

The site manager

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

Question 35 of 50

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

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 36 of 50

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

Lung disease

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 37 of 50

38. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this does not relate to you.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 38 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Question 39 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 40 of 50

41. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

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

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 41 of 50

42. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

75°

50°

40°

55°

Question 42 of 50

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 43 of 50

44. 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.

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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Question 44 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Question 45 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is corrosive

It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Question 47 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 for an expert to train you

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

Question 49 of 50

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Question 50 of 50