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 should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

Question 1 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Very noisy area ahead

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. 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 4 of 50

5. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 5 of 50

6. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Wood

Propane

Paper

Plastic

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 7 of 50

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

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 8 of 50

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

Question 10 of 50

11. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Question 11 of 50

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 12 of 50

13. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 14 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 16 of 50

17. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 18 of 50

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

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 19 of 50

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

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The break room

The managers office

Question 20 of 50

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

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An asphalt road

Question 21 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

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

Question 22 of 50

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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Question 23 of 50

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

Class F

Class D

Class A

Class B

Question 24 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 26 of 50

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

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Question 28 of 50

29. All near misses should be reported:

At the end of the week

On your next break

As soon as possible

After your shift has ended

Question 29 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 30 of 50

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

The cost of the PPE

The types of hazards associated with the job

The time it will take you to put it on

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

Question 31 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 32 of 50

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

A decrease in fitness levels

Poor health

An increase in fitness levels

Good health

Question 33 of 50

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

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

Question 34 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 35 of 50

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

The HSE

The site manager

Your supervisor

You are responsible

Question 36 of 50

37. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Blue

Red

Black

Cream

Question 37 of 50

38. Why are site inductions important?

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Your supervisor only

Question 41 of 50

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

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 42 of 50

43. A risk assessment is important because ___.

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 43 of 50

44. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

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

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 44 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Avoid using the toilet

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 46 of 50

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

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 47 of 50

48. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 48 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Question 49 of 50

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

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

PPE

Health and safety signs

Question 50 of 50