CITB Mock Test 50 Questions – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CITB mock test features 50 questions similar to the ones you’ll face when taking the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2023.

These 50 questions will touch on all 16 core categories you will need to know to pass the CITB HSE test. Please read each question carefully, some may require multiple answers.

Like the real CSCS test, you will need to score at least 45 out of 50 to pass this CITB mock test. Good luck.

1. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Question 1 of 50

2. Which TWO of these would NOT require portable appliance testing (PAT)? (Choose 2 answers)

A plug-in beaker

A 110v extension cable

A hammer and bolster

A Battery-powered drill

A 110v transformer

Question 2 of 50

3. What should you do if your doctor says you have hand-arm vibration syndrome and he/she believes it was most likely caused through your work?

Do not tell anyone, HAVS does not need to be reported

Do not tell anyone at work, it no one’s business

Tell your supervisor/employer

Only tell your close friends

Question 3 of 50

4. What type of eye protection is most suitable if there’s a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

Chemical-rated goggles

Laser safety glasses

Tinted welding goggles

Impact-rated glasses

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 5 of 50

6. You are given a task that requires using a power tool and need to carry out a visual inspection. Which TWO of these should you ensure when carrying out the visual inspection? (Choose 2 answers)

Ensure the power lead, plug and casing are not damaged

Ensure the carry case for the tool is not damaged

Ensure the manufacturer’s label hasn’t been removed

Ensure the switches, triggers and safety guard are in good working order and correctly set

Question 6 of 50

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

Plastic

Propane

Wood

Paper

Question 7 of 50

8. What type of eye protection should you wear if you have to use a cut-off-saw or grinder?

Welding goggles

Chemical rated glasses

Impact-rated goggles or full face shield

Laser safety glasses

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Question 9 of 50

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 10 of 50

11. What health condition is most likely if a worker uses a grinder without adequate hearing protection?

Weil’s disease

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Hearing damage

Vibration white finger

Question 11 of 50

12. 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?

An HSE officer

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

Your health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

Question 12 of 50

13. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 13 of 50

14. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 14 of 50

15. You need to work near an overhead power line, when would it be safe to do so?

If you are wearing rubber gloves

If you are wearing rubber sole safety boots

When the power is switched off

Only if you use a wooden ladder for access

Question 15 of 50

16. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him/her know

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 16 of 50

17. Which THREE of these hazards are likely to affect a worker who is using an air-powered tool? (Choose 3 answers)

Flying fragments and airborne dust

They could contract weil’s disease

They could get an electric shock

They could be struck by a hose that’s not properly secured

Hand arm vibration

Question 17 of 50

18. Which TWO of these are likely potential health issues for someone who uses a hammer drill for long periods of time? (Choose 2 answers)

Vibration white finger

Lung cancer

Leptospirosis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 18 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if you’re about to start a job and realize it cannot be done according to the method statement?

Speak to your supervisor before starting any work

Carry on using the current method and figure it out as you go along

Create your own way to get the job done

Ask your colleagues for advice and tips

Question 20 of 50

21. You have to adjust an electric hand-tool, what should you do before attempting to adjust it?

Ensure it’s plugged in so that you can test it while adjusting

Ensure it’s turned off; it does not need to be unplugged

Ensure your supervisor is watching you

Ensure it’s switched off and unplugged

Question 21 of 50

22. A toolbox talk is ___.

A short discussion on a particular safety related topic

A short discussion on how to clean your tools

A short discussion on how to get the best deals on tools

A short discussion on where to store your tools

Question 22 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 23 of 50

24. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

Wet chemical

Water

Foam

CO2

Question 24 of 50

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

75°

40°

50°

55°

Question 25 of 50

26. You’re about to start a new task, how would you know if extra PPE is required?

A colleague will tell you

Your workplace noticeboard will tell you

Your employer’s health and safety policy will tell you

The risk assessment will tell you

Question 26 of 50

27. You’re about to start working and realize that a design detail cannot be built according to its plans, what TWO things should you do? (Choose 2 answers)

Let your supervisor know before starting any work

Do not make any changes unless you have approval in writing

Create a method of you own and build it that way

Try to build it according to the plans and do the best you can to make it work

Question 27 of 50

28. Which TWO are likely consequences for YOU if your employer fails to take appropriate measures to prevent accidents or ill health at work? (Choose 2 answers)

You might not be able to work and your income and family life/lifestyle would be affected

You could have an injury

You could be fined for having an accident

You could be sacked for having an injury

Question 28 of 50

29. When planning the safe system of work for manual handling, who should be involved?

You and your supervisor/employer

The Health and Safety Executive

You and your colleagues only

Your supervisor only

Question 29 of 50

30. Which TWO are likely consequences for employers who fail to take appropriate measures to prevent accidents or ill health at work? (Choose 2 answers)

The employer having to hire additional staff

The employer will have to increase working times for other staff to make up time lost due to accidents or ill health

The employer could be fined or imprisoned

Increased cost to the employer because of accidents or ill health

Question 30 of 50

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

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these is TRUE if you have to twist or turn your body while lifting and placing a load?

You must wear a back brace at all times

The amount of weight you can lift safely will be reduced

You should be able to lift more weight safely

Working quickly will help to reduce the likeliness to injury

Question 32 of 50

33. What is the MAIN reason why battery-powered tools are preferred instead of their electrical counterparts?

Battery-powered tools are safer, as they will not give you an electric shock

They do not have to undergo portable appliance testing

They're more powerful

They're cheaper to buy and maintain

Question 33 of 50

34. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is ___.

Black

Cream

Red

Blue

Question 34 of 50

35. What should you do if you are using a generator to power some lighting and the lamp blows?

Wait until a qualified electrician is available to change the lamp

Try your best to work without any lighting

Replace the lamp yourself but ensure you disconnect the lighting from the generator first

Replace the lamp yourself but ensure you DO NOT disconnect the lighting from the generator

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these is the LEAST important reason why all accidents must be reported?

Certain accidents need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive

To establish whose fault it was and prosecute them

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book

To find out what happened so that it can be prevented in the future

Question 36 of 50

37. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to using gloves while handling chemicals?

All gloves are made to the same standards so all gloves will protect you against chemicals

You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on your hands first

You can use any gloves as long as you put barrier cream on the gloves

You must choose appropriate gloves because different gloves protect against different hazards

Question 37 of 50

38. Why is your employer legally obligated to discuss matters of health and safety with you?

Employers are NOT legally required to discuss matter of health and safety with you

So that they are not liable for and accidents or injuries you may have on site

They won’t have to pay for you to have further health and safety training

So that you are informed about anything that could affect your health and safety at work

Question 38 of 50

39. For maximum protection, how should you insert disposable foam ear plugs?

Just insert them the way they are

Soak them in water then insert them half way into your ear, they will expand naturally

Roll them up, pull the top of your ear to open up your ear canal, then insert them

Fold them in half then insert them halfway into your ear

Question 39 of 50

40. Which statement below is TRUE when it comes to lifting a load while sitting down?

You can lift the same weight as if you are standing

You should never attempt to lift any weight while sitting

You can lift heavier loads while sitting

You are likely to lift less while sitting

Question 40 of 50

41. Which TWO of the following should you keep in mind if you have to carry a load in cold and damp conditions? (Choose 2 answers)

You should work at a fast pace to stay warm

The route you are taking could be slippery

These conditions will make the load feel lighter

These conditions will make the load easier to carry

These conditions will reduce your ability to carry the load safely

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if you notice a worker driving plant equipment way above the site speed limit?

Speak to the driver at the end of the day

Nothing, this is not your responsibility

Go and speak to the driver immediately

Report it to a supervisor or manager

Question 42 of 50

43. The TWO main reasons why all accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported are ___. (Choose 2 answers)

To find how and why they were caused

To find out if the employer should be fined

To find out if the employee should be fined

The employer needs to report certain accidents/incidents to the Health and Safety Executive

Question 43 of 50

44. Which TWO are important factors to consider when it comes to using lifting aids? (Choose 2 answers)

The person using the lifting aid must be competent, and trained in using the lifting aid correctly

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

The person using the lifting aid must have a CSCS card

The person using the lifting aid must be at least 25 years old

Question 44 of 50

45. Whenever required, your employer must ensure they provide you with instructions that ___.

Can be downloaded from the internet

Is in a format that you understand

Is also available in large print

Is also available in audio format

Question 45 of 50

46. When are you LESS likely to suffer from hand-arm vibration syndrome?

When you are wet but warm

When you are warm and dry

When you are wet and cold

When you are cold but dry

Question 46 of 50

47. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

It’s more than 5m in depth

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Question 47 of 50

48. Checking a ladder before use should be done by?

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

Question 48 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 49 of 50

50. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 50 of 50