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. 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 driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 1 of 50

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

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Question 2 of 50

3. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

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

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these best describes working at height?

6m above the ground

5m above the ground

10m above the ground

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

Question 4 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 5 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 6 of 50

7. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 7 of 50

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

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 8 of 50

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

Your skills

Your mood

Your working technique

Your health

Question 9 of 50

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Question 10 of 50

11. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Question 11 of 50

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

The site manager

Your supervisor

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep

Question 12 of 50

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

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Question 13 of 50

14. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your HSE poster

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 power tools

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

17. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

Question 17 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Water

Gas

Question 18 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 20 of 50

21. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 21 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 22 of 50

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

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

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.

Question 23 of 50

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

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the bottom

Question 24 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Question 25 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Question 26 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room 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 29 of 50

30. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 30 of 50

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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 32 of 50

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

The break room

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

Question 33 of 50

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

The site manager

Your supervisor

The HSE

You are responsible

Question 34 of 50

35. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

Question 35 of 50

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

Lung disease

Dermatitis

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Question 36 of 50

37. Which image below tells you that the PPE you’re wearing confirms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards?

Registered

Trademark

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

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

An HSE officer

Question 38 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Question 39 of 50

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

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 40 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Very noisy area ahead

Question 41 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Question 42 of 50

43. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 43 of 50

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

Back straight and knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and knees straight

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 44 of 50

45. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

Question 45 of 50

46. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 46 of 50

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Question 47 of 50

48. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Question 48 of 50

49. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

After your shift has ended

On your next break

Question 49 of 50

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 50 of 50