CSCS Mock Test – General Responsibilities

Below is another CSCS mock test that is based on general responsibilities, the general responsibilities section covers some of the basics of health and safety. To get a CSCS card you’ll need to have a good theoretical knowledge of many safe working practices.

Working on a construction site can be both demanding and dangerous, especially for people who are unaware of safe working procedures, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme was formed in the mid ’90s to help reduce the number of construction-related accidents and thus far it has managed to reduce the numbers greatly.

By taking and passing the CSCS test you’re actually proving to your employer that you have a basic knowledge of health and safety procedures thus making you an asset to their company or organization.

There are 10 questions in the CSCS mock exam below and again just one answer is correct and you can leave your answers at the bottom. Good Luck!

1. All near misses should be reported:

a. After your shift has ended

b. On your next break

c. As soon as possible

d. At the end of the week

 

2. Who should report any unsafe working practices?

a. Health and Safety Executive Inspectors

b. The supervisor

c. The site manager

d. Anyone who has noticed

 

3. What does the phrase “toolbox talk” mean?

a. It tells you how to safely put away your tools

b. It tells you the best tools for your job

c. It’s a short safety talk about a specific topic

d. It tells you how to clean your tools after use

 

4. What’s the first thing you should do if you find children on a work site?

a. Report it to your supervisor

b. Take them to a safe place

c. Question them about how they got there

d. Call the HSE and report it

 

5. What does a risk assessment do?

a. It tells you your working hours

b. It tells you how to do a job safely and the risks involved in carrying out that particular job

c. It tells you where to locate the first aid kit

d. It tells you how to keep your working environment clean

 

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

a. How to safely use tools and equipment

b. The correct way to do a job

c. Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

d. Your working hours

 

7. If you’re about to use a tool that has been given a prohibition notice. What should you do?

a. Ask someone to watch you while you use it

b. Ignore the notice because it’s not important

c. Do not use it until it has been made safe

d. Use it only when your supervisor is around

 

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

a. The HSE

b. Your supervisor

c. The site manager

d. You are responsible

 

9. If an HSE inspector visits your site what should you do?

a. Leave your job and go to the assembly point

b. Complete your task then go home

c. Report to your supervisor

d. Continue with your job

 

10. What does it mean if your entire work site has been given a prohibition notice?

a. You need to see your supervisor before starting any work

b. All tools and machinery are off-limits but other work can be done

c. All work must be stopped

d. Only supervisors can work

Answers
1-C   2-D   3-C   4-B   5-B   6-C   7-C   8-C   9-D   10-C

If you’re serious about getting your CSCS card on the first try then you should be able to answer all the questions above, these are the first set of questions covered in the CSCS questions and answers book. If you were able to answer all the questions correctly then you should give our full CSCS mock exam with 50 questions a go.

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